Chapter 417 — Chapter 417
151 sections in this chapter.
ORS 417.760 [1993 c.676 §12; 1999 c.59 §110; 1999 c.1053 §11; 2012 c.37 §45; repealed by 2012 c.37 §103 and 2013 c.728 §12]
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ORS 417.765 [1993 c.676 §13; 1999 c.528 §1; 1999 c.1053 §12; 2012 c.37 §45a; repealed by 2012 c.37 §103 and 2013 c.728 §12]
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ORS 417.770 [1993 c.676 §13a; repealed by 2012 c.37 §103 and 2013 c.728 §12]
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ORS 417.775 [1993 c.676 §14; 1999 c.1053 §13; 2001 c.179 §1; 2001 c.276 §2; 2001 c.831 §11; 2003 c.148 §3; 2003 c.293 §5; 2003 c.553 §3; 2009 c.856 §§7,17; 2011 c.673 §13; 2012 c.37 §§46,108a; 2012 c.97 §25; 2013 c.728 §15; repealed by 2012 c.37 §103 and 2013 c.728 §12]
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ORS 417.777 [2001 c.831 §9; 2003 c.293 §6; 2012 c.37 §47; 2013 c.728 §7; repealed by 2012 c.37 §103 and 2013 c.728 §12]
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ORS 417.780 [1993 c.676 §15; 1999 c.1053 §15; 2012 c.37 §47a; 2012 c.97 §26; repealed by 2012 c.37 §103 and 2013 c.728 §12]
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(Programs and Services)
ORS 417.781 Early Childhood Equity Fund. (1) The Early Childhood Equity Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Moneys in the Early Childhood Equity Fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Early Learning and Care to make grants under ORS 417.782 to culturally specific early learning, early childhood and parent support programs and to promote the capacity of culturally specific organizations to deliver these programs
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(2) The fund shall consist of: (a) Moneys appropriated or otherwise transferred to the fund from the Legislative Assembly; (b) Earnings received on moneys in the fund; and (c) Other amounts deposited into the fund from any source. [2019 c.122 §53; 2021 c.631 §48] Note: 417.781 an…
ORS 417.782 Early childhood support grant program; rules. (1) The Department of Early Learning and Care may make grants from the Early Childhood Equity Fund established under ORS 417.781 to culturally specific early learning, early childhood and parent support programs in this state that build capacity in communities, ensure children start kindergarten ready to succeed and support families to be stable, healthy and attached. For purposes of this subsection, a program is in this state if the program serves communities within the geographic boundaries of this state, including communities within Indian country of a federally recognized Oregon Indian tribe that is within the geographic boundaries of this state
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(2) To receive a grant under this section, a program must: (a) Provide outreach, support and resources to children and families who are at risk because of any combination of two or more factors, including their race, ethnicity, English language proficiency, socioeconomic status a…
ORS 417.784 Infant and toddler care program. (1) As used in this section
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(a) “Local entity” includes: (A) An Early Learning Hub designated under ORS 417.827; (B) A resource and referral entity; (C) An education service district; (D) A federal Head Start program; (E) A community-based organization; or (F) Any entity identified by the Department of Earl…
ORS 417.785 [1993 c.676 §16; 1999 c.1053 §16; 2012 c.37 §48; 2012 c.97 §27; repealed by 2012 c.37 §103 and 2013 c.728 §12]
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ORS 417.786 Definitions for ORS 417.788. As used in this section and ORS 417.788
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(1) “At risk” means likely to enter foster care due to multiple risk factors, including but not limited to: (a) Living in a household that is at or near poverty, as determined under federal poverty guidelines; (b) Living in inadequate or unsafe housing; (c) Having inadequate nutr…
ORS 417.787 [1993 c.676 §29; 1999 c.1053 §17; 2001 c.900 §227; 2012 c.37 §49; 2013 c.624 §26; repealed by 2012 c.37 §103 and 2013 c.728 §12]
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ORS 417.788 Relief Nursery programs; rules. (1) The Department of Early Learning and Care shall support Relief Nursery programs statewide as funding becomes available. Funding to support Relief Nursery programs may include, but is not limited to
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(a) Administrative costs; (b) Costs for direct service personnel, equipment, supplies and operating expenses; (c) Start-up costs; (d) Classroom furniture and materials; (e) Playground equipment; (f) Computers; and (g) Transportation vehicles. (2) The department may encourage comm…
ORS 417.790 Grants for services, initiatives and other programs. The Department of Early Learning and Care shall
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(1) Make grants to fund research-based services and initiatives to improve outcomes for children, youth or families. (2) Make Great Start grants to fund community-based programs for children zero through six years of age. A recipient shall use Great Start grant funds to provide r…
ORS 417.793 Parents-as-teachers programs. The Department of Early Learning and Care shall support parents-as-teachers programs statewide as funding becomes available. If a program is offered, the program shall be part of a comprehensive, research-based approach to parent education and support. The program shall be consistent with the statewide early learning system plan coordinated by the Early Learning Council. [2001 c.831 §12b; 2012 c.37 §§52,94; 2013 c.624 §§31,32; 2019 c.395 §7; 2021 c.631 §§6,53]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 417.795 Healthy Families Oregon programs; standards; coordination. (1) The Department of Early Learning and Care shall establish Healthy Families Oregon programs in all counties of this state as funding becomes available
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(2) These programs shall be nonstigmatizing, voluntary and designed to achieve the appropriate early childhood benchmarks and shall: (a) Ensure that express written consent is obtained from the family prior to any release of information that is protected by federal or state law a…
ORS 417.796 Early childhood education and development programs and services; public hearings and comment; annual statewide strategic report. (1) The Department of Early Learning and Care shall
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(a) Conduct a periodic statewide needs assessment concerning the quality and availability of early childhood education and development programs and services for children from birth to school age, including an assessment of the availability of high-quality prekindergarten services…
ORS 417.797 [1999 c.1053 §19; 2003 c.148 §4; 2012 c.37 §54; repealed by 2013 c.728 §13]
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ORS 417.798 State Director of Head Start Collaboration. For purposes of the statutory laws of this state and all state operations of the federal Head Start program, the director of state operations of the federal Head Start program may be referenced as the State Director of Head Start Collaboration. [2012 c.37 §139]
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Note: See note under 417.796. (Runaway and Homeless Youth)
ORS 417.799 Runaway and homeless youth; delivery of services; policies; advisory committee on statewide planning; annual report. (1) The Department of Human Services is responsible for coordinating statewide planning for delivery of services to runaway and homeless youth and their families
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(2) The department shall recommend policies that integrate a system of services and support for runaway and homeless youth into the state’s continuum of care for children who are 0 through 17 years of age. The department shall recommend policies for a system of services and suppo…
ORS 417.800 Department to coordinate efforts and make recommendations. The Department of Human Services shall coordinate the collection of data, provision of technical assistance to communities for assessing the needs of runaway and homeless youth, and identification and promotion of the best practices for service delivery, and shall recommend long term goals to identify and address the underlying causes of homelessness of youth. [2005 c.495 §3; 2011 c.678 §3]
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ORS 417.801 [2005 c.495 §5; repealed by 2011 c.678 §1]
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ORS 417.802 Enhancement grant program for youth experiencing homelessness; rules. (1) As used in this section, “youth experiencing homelessness” means a person who is at least 14 years of age but not more than 24 years of age, who is not in the physical custody of a parent or legal guardian and who is homeless
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(2) In addition to any other scholarships or grants, the Department of Human Services may award two-year grants to organizations that provide services to youth experiencing homelessness. (3) The department may award a grant under this section to an organization that: (a) Has an e…
ORS 417.803 Host home project grants for youth experiencing homelessness; rules. (1) As used in this section
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(a) “Host home project” means a project that facilitates an arrangement under which a youth experiencing homelessness resides in the home of a private individual, pursuant to the terms of a contract between the private individual and the youth, for free or at below-market rent. (…
ORS 417.805 Toll-free child abuse hotline. The Office of Children’s Advocate shall maintain a state toll-free telephone line to allow the public to
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(1) Access information and be referred to the appropriate services in matters of child abuse. (2) Voice concerns regarding the actions and conduct of the Department of Human Services relating to child abuse. (3) Have a single place to file complaints concerning the actions and co…
ORS 417.810 Office of Children’s Advocate established; appointment; staff. (1) The Office of Children’s Advocate is established in the Department of Human Services. The office is under the supervision and control of the Children’s Advocate, who is responsible for the performance of the duties, functions and powers of the office. With the concurrence of the Governor, the Director of Human Services shall appoint the Children’s Advocate and may terminate the Children’s Advocate
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(2) Subject to available funds and the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 240, the Children’s Advocate may hire staff to carry out the duties, functions and powers of the office and shall prescribe their duties and fix their compensation. (3) The Children’s Advocate shall be a …
ORS 417.815 Duties of office; confidentiality; protection for person filing complaint. (1) The Office of Children’s Advocate shall be accessible to the public through the state toll-free telephone line maintained pursuant to ORS 417.805 and through other electronic and written forms of communication. The office shall
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(a) Disseminate information and educate the public about the detection and prevention of child abuse and about the prosecution of persons accused of child abuse; (b) Cooperate with other units within the Department of Human Services and law enforcement officials in performing dut…
ORS 417.825 Portions of certain filing fees dedicated to office. (1) In addition to any other fees provided by law, the appropriate agency
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(a) When records of live birth are registered with the state, shall pay a $1 fee on each record of live birth registered with the agency. (b) That issues certified copies of records of live birth for the state or a county, shall collect a $1 fee on each certified copy of a record…
ORS 417.827 Early Learning Hubs; system requirements; requests for proposals; proposal requirements; rules; metrics for funding; match requirements; delivery of services to community without hub. (1) As used in this section and ORS 417.829
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(a) “Early Learning Hub” means any entity designated by regional partners to coordinate early learning services, as determined by rules adopted by the Early Learning Council. (b) “Regional partners” includes counties, cities, school districts, education service districts, communi…
ORS 417.829 Evaluation; report. (1) Each biennium, the Department of Early Learning and Care shall conduct an evaluation of Early Learning Hubs that assesses the efficacy of the Early Learning Hubs with respect to
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(a) Creating an aligned, coordinated and family-centered system of early learning services; (b) Increasing coordination and collaboration among entities involved in, and providers of services related to, early learning services, education and health and human services; (c) Increa…
ORS 417.830 [1993 c.675 §1; 1995 c.161 §1; 1995 c.781 §48a; repealed by 2012 c.37 §103 and 2013 c.728 §12]
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ORS 417.831 Early learning and care plan for Native American and Alaska Native children; grant program; rules. (1) As used in this section and ORS 417.834 and 417.838
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(a) “Caregiver” means an individual who provides ongoing care for a plan child. (b) “Plan child” means a child enrolled in early childhood care or education programs who: (A) Is eight years of age or younger; (B) Is Native American or Alaska Native; and (C) Has experienced dispro…
ORS 417.833 [1993 c.675 §2; 1995 c.161 §2; 1995 c.781 §49; repealed by 2012 c.37 §103 and 2013 c.728 §12]
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ORS 417.834 Oregon Tribal Early Learning Alliance. (1) The Department of Early Learning and Care shall establish an advisory committee called the Oregon Tribal Early Learning Alliance. The advisory committee shall advise the department on
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(a) The development and implementation of the plan and grant program described in ORS 417.831. (b) The distribution of moneys for technical assistance, professional development, infrastructure or other support to plan children, caregivers, tribal educators or federally recognized…
ORS 417.836 [1993 c.675 §3; repealed by 2012 c.37 §103 and 2013 c.728 §12]
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ORS 417.838 Tribal Early Learning Fund. (1) The Tribal Early Learning Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the Tribal Early Learning Fund must be credited to the fund
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(2) The fund consists of moneys appropriated or otherwise made available by the Legislative Assembly for deposit in the fund, interest earned on moneys in the fund and moneys otherwise deposited in the fund from any source. (3) Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to …
ORS 417.839 [1993 c.675 §4; 2001 c.962 §94; repealed by 2012 c.37 §103 and 2013 c.728 §12]
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ORS 417.842 [1993 c.675 §5; repealed by 2012 c.37 §103 and 2013 c.728 §12]
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ORS 417.845 [1999 c.1053 §36; 2001 c.900 §111; 2001 c.904 §8; 2001 c.905 §9; 2005 c.503 §8; 2009 c.595 §363; 2011 c.272 §7; 2012 c.37 §27; 2013 c.623 §12; repealed by 2012 c.37 §111]
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
ORS 417.847 Youth Development Council; purpose; members; duties and authority; rules. (1) The Youth Development Council is established
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(2) The council is established for the purpose of coordinating a unified and aligned system that provides services to school-age children through youth 24 years of age in a manner that supports educational and workforce success, promotes protective factors, prevents justice syste…
ORS 417.850 Additional duties of council; rules. The Youth Development Council established by ORS 417.847 shall
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(1) Review the budget and allocation formula for appropriations for the purpose of juvenile crime prevention. (2) Review the components of local high-risk juvenile crime prevention plans developed under ORS 417.855 and make recommendations to the Governor about the local plans. (…
ORS 417.851 Juvenile detention data; rules. To perform its duties as required by ORS 417.850 (12), the Youth Development Division may collect data and inspect any facility, as identified by the Youth Development Council by rule, in which juveniles are detained. [2019 c.256 §1]
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ORS 417.852 Youth Development Division; purpose; administrative officer. (1) The Youth Development Division is established in the Department of Education. The purpose of the division is to ensure that services are provided to school-age children through youth 24 years of age in a manner that supports education and career success, disrupts youth crime and violence and affirms youth strengths and safety
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(2) The division shall function under and be coordinated by the Youth Development Council with the Youth Development Director serving as the administrative officer. (3) The division shall: (a) Distribute funding as directed by the council or the Legislative Assembly and administe…
ORS 417.853 Youth Development Director; appointment; responsibilities. (1) The Governor shall appoint the Youth Development Director, who is responsible for the performance of the duties, functions and powers of the Youth Development Division
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(2) The director shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (3) The director shall be directly responsible to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. [2013 c.623 §2]
ORS 417.854 Youth Development Division Fund; sources; uses. (1) The Youth Development Division Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Youth Development Division Fund shall be credited to the fund
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(2) Moneys in the Youth Development Division Fund consist of: (a) Amounts donated to the fund; (b) Moneys transferred to the fund from the federal government, state agencies and local governments; (c) Amounts appropriated or otherwise transferred to the fund by the Legislative As…
ORS 417.855 Local high-risk juvenile crime prevention plan. (1)(a) The governing body of a county shall designate an agency or organization to serve as the lead planning organization to facilitate the creation of a partnership among state and local public and private entities in each county. The partnership shall include, but is not limited to, education representatives, public health representatives, local alcohol and drug planning committees, representatives of the court system, local mental health planning committees, city or municipal representatives and local public safety coordinating councils
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(b) The partnership described in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall develop a local high-risk juvenile crime prevention plan. The partnership shall submit the plan to the Youth Development Council, on a timeline established by the council, for review and approval in order for…
ORS 417.857 [1999 c.1053 §40; 2005 c.503 §18; 2005 c.517 §1; 2009 c.856 §8; 2012 c.37 §§56,97,110b; 2013 c.623 §§13,14,15; repealed by 2021 c.315 §3]
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ORS 417.859 Statewide youth reengagement system; rules. (1) As used in this section, “eligible youth” means a person 14 through 24 years of age who
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(a) Is not currently enrolled in school for the school year and who: (A) Is not a high school graduate; or (B) Has not received a certificate for passing an approved high school equivalency test such as the General Educational Development (GED) test; (b) Is recommended to partici…
ORS 417.875 Required training regarding concussions; restrictions on participation in athletic event or training; guidelines; liability. (1) As used in this section
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(a) “Coach” means a person who volunteers for, or is paid to instruct or train members of, a nonschool athletic team. (b) “League governing body” means a governing body that: (A) Oversees an association of nonschool athletic teams that provide instruction or training for team mem…
ORS 417.900 [Formerly 417.700; 1995 c.343 §44; repealed by 2007 c.765 §7]
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PENALTIES