'All Students Belong' policy implemented in Oregon schools starting January 1 The new policy is meant to ensure the safety and inclusivity of all students and staff. Posted: Dec 28, 2020 5:15 PM Updated: Dec 28, 2020 5:36 PM Posted By: Tyler Ridgle LAKE COUNTY, Ore. -- In September, the State Board of Education approved a temporary rule. Districts must enact a new policy by January 1, 2021 — which Central Point, Medford, Ashland, and Lake County School districts have already enacted over that last two months. The All Students Belong policy promises to help to ensure the safety and inclusivity of all students and staff. It requires districts to adopt and implement policies and procedures for prohibiting symbols of hate and addressing bias incidents.