Relating to excusal for religious instruction.

HB 3695 requires Oregon public school districts to allow students to be excused from school for religious instruction courses held outside school hours. It directly affects K-12 students who apply (or their parents/guardians for minors), school districts (which must create policies), and religious organizations running these courses ("sponsoring entities"). Key provisions include mandating academic credit for completed courses, requiring sponsoring entities to handle transportation and liability, prohibiting school funding or use of school property for these courses, and ensuring students are responsible for missed schoolwork. The bill formalizes existing excusal rules while adding specific administrative requirements for school districts and religious instruction providers.