Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective June 6, 2024
Section 30.849 - Action for injunction compelling private school to comply with certain laws(1) A person may bring an action for an injunction compelling a private school to comply with the provisions of any of the following laws: (a) ORS 339.366 and 339.368 (policies on teen dating violence and domestic violence);(b) ORS 339.370 to 339.400 (reporting of suspected abuse and suspected sexual conduct);(c) ORS 342.704 (policy on sexual harassment); and(d) ORS 419B.005 to 419B.050 (reports on child abuse).(2) A court may enter an order compelling compliance and may prescribe the requirements and timelines for satisfaction of the order. When a court enters an order under this subsection, the court may award reasonable attorney fees and costs to the prevailing plaintiff.(3) If a private school does not satisfy an order entered as provided by subsection (2) of this section, a student, or the parent or guardian of a student, may bring a civil action and recover damages for the greater of $1,000 or the total amount for special and general damages, including damages for emotional distress. A court may award reasonable attorney fees and costs to the prevailing plaintiff in an action under this subsection.