Senate Bill 197 is a new law that went into effect on January 1, 2022. The purpose of this law is to apply current laws on teen dating violence (grades 7-12), domestic violence, and sexual harassment to all schools, including private schools.
Pursuant to ORS 339.366 and 339.368
Teen dating violence is unacceptable and prohibited at St. Ignatius School. Each student has the right to a safe learning environment. St. Ignatius School complies with all current requirements (including those in Oregon law) for education of its students, personnel, and others on the prevention, recognition of, and reporting requirements for teen dating violence and domestic violence. This policy applies to behavior on school grounds, at school-sponsored activities, and on school-provided transportation.
Students in grades 7 through 12 receive age-appropriate education about teen dating violence and domestic violence in the curricular program at St. Ignatius School annually.
Resources currently in place for the Archdiocese of Portland:
School faculty and staff, including agents, contractors, and volunteers at St. Ignatius School will receive training on the topic of teen dating violence and domestic violence annually.
St. Ignatius School provides training for all faculty, staff, agents, contractors, and volunteers, in the school through the mandatory C.A.S.E ( Creating A Safe Environment) training.
St. Ignatius School has adopted a poster that contains information, in both English and Spanish, regarding domestic violence, including at least one toll-free hotline number that a student may call to obtain information and help regarding domestic violence.
Any violation of this policy must be reported immediately to the school principal or designee in absence of the school principal.
Procedures for reporting incidents of teen dating violence that take place on school grounds, at school-sponsored activities, or on school-provided transportation include verbal or written reports to the classroom teacher, specialist teachers, principal, or other staff members.
The principal has the responsibility for investigations concerning incidents of teen dating violence.
At a minimum, St. Ignatius School shall make the policy: