Relating to abuse of students.

HB 3485 modifies Oregon's process for determining if child abuse occurred when school staff use restraint or seclusion on students. It prevents the Department of Human Services from confirming abuse claims against school staff who: (1) were trained per state standards, or (2) were untrained but acted without reckless disregard for safety and the restraint didn't risk impeding the student's breathing. The bill ensures schools remain accountable for staff actions by requiring them to take appropriate employment actions if policies were violated, consistent with collective bargaining and other laws. This directly affects school personnel using restraint/seclusion and school districts responsible for staff conduct.