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To: Superintendents, Principals, Charter School Leaders, Tribes, K-12 Public Information Officers, Education Partners, Community Based Organizations
From: Dr. Charlene Williams, Director of the Oregon Department of Education
Date: March 5, 2025
Re: Guidance From Attorney General’s Office and New ODE Federal Actions Webpage
Dear Education Leaders,
Thank you for your commitment to serving Oregon’s students.
We’re writing today with two important updates:
New Guidance From Attorney General’s Office
Today, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined several other state attorneys general in releasing guidance for K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.
The guidance addresses diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility issues in the context of the Feb. 14 “Dear Colleague” letter from the US Department of Justice, the Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, and federal civil rights law.
Federal Actions Webpage
As you know, the Oregon Department of Education is actively monitoring changes at the federal level for any impact that they have on Oregon. We’ve launched a new page on the ODE website to clearly communicate with you and anyone else seeking a better understanding of changes at the federal level.
You will find our guiding statement, any actions that have immediate impact on our work, the latest updates to districts and a quick look at Oregon programs that receive federal funding.
ODE is committed to making sure students have the tools and resources to thrive, to continue our vision for serving each and every scholar receiving education in Oregon.
Please feel free to share this webpage with any school or district personnel who ask how ODE is responding to actions at the federal level.
Please contact ode.communications@ode.oregon.gov with any questions.
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