(1) The Statewide English Language Learner Program Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Statewide English Language Learner Program Account shall be credited to the General Fund.
(2) Moneys in the Statewide English Language Learner Program Account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Education for statewide activities related to English language learner programs.
(3) The Department of Education, on behalf of the State of Oregon, may solicit and accept gifts, grants or donations from public and private sources for English language learner programs. Moneys received under this subsection shall be deposited into the Statewide English Language Learner Program Account.