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414-600-0051 Funding (1) The Department, in consultation with OARN, shall establish a methodology and formula for allocation of legislatively appropriated funds. The Department shall document the methodology and factors considered in the development of the funding allocation formula. The Department shall make all final decisions on the funding allocation formula. (2) State funds allocated to a Relief Nursery in accordance with ORS 417.788 must be used to: (a) Improve child safety; (b) Reduce foster care placements; (c) Improve healthy child development; and (d) Improve family supports resulting in improved family functioning. (3) A Relief Nursery’s request for release of state funds determined through the funding allocation formula established pursuant to 414-600-0051(1) must be submitted to the Department on forms prescribed by the Department. The Department shall make all final decisions on a Relief Nursery’s request for release of state funds in accordance with the funding allocation formula. (4) A Relief Nursery’s failure to comply with OAR 414-600-0015 to 414-600-0120 or the terms of the Relief Nursery’s contract with the Department may result in termination of the Relief Nursery’s contract with the Department and associated state funds at the Department’s sole discretion. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 326.425(7) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 417.788 & ORS 417.786 History: DELC 118-2023, minor correction filed 11/27/2023, effective 11/27/2023 ELD 2-2018, adopt filed 02/07/2018, effective 02/07/2018
414-600-0055 Funding Appeals (1) A Relief Nursery may appeal a funding decision made by the Department in the manner provided in this rule. (2) A Relief Nursery must submit a written request for review to the Department within 30 calendar days of the date that the Department issued the funding decision letter. (3) A Relief Nursery’s appeal request must clearly identify in writing the reason the Relief Nursery disagrees with the funding decision. (4) The Early Learning System Director shall initiate a review of the funding decision and notify the Relief Nursery of the decision within 30 days of receipt of the appeal request. (5) The Early Learning System Director shall make all final decisions on funding appeals. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 326.425(7) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 417.788 & ORS 417.786 History: DELC 119-2023, minor correction filed 11/27/2023, effective 11/27/2023 ELD 2-2018, adopt filed 02/07/2018, effective 02/07/2018
414-600-0061 Coordination with the Early Learning System (1) To ensure Relief Nursery programs and services are consistent with the Early Learning System created by and described in ORS 417.727 and 417.728, a Relief Nursery receiving state funds shall: (a) Coordinate and w ork collaboratively with the Regional Early Learning Hub to ensure that the Relief Nursery’s program and services are consistent and aligned with the goals of the Early Learning System; (b) Collaborate with the Regional Early Learning Hub to align strategies to meet the needs of children and families in focus populations identified by the Hub and Relief Nursery. The strategies must take into account the Relief Nursery’s capacity, community priorities, initiatives and opportunities, and available resources; and (c) Coordinate with the Regional Early Learning Hub, health, human and other early learning programs to plan, develop and implement an early childhood system of supports and services to achieve positive outcomes for focus populations, maximize the effective use of available resources and avoid duplication of services . (2) For the purposes of this section “Focus Populations” means children or families with a child or children who are at risk of entering foster care due to multiple 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 nutrition; (d) Living in a household where there is significant or documented domestic conflict, disruption or violence; (e) Having a parent who suffers from mental illness, who engages in substance abuse or who experiences a developmental disability or an intellectual disability; (f) Living in circumstances under which there is neglectful or abusive care-giving; (g) Having unmet health care and medical treatment needs; or (h) Having a racial or ethnic minority status that is historically consistent with disproportionate over-representation in academic achievement gaps or in the systems of child welfare, foster care or juvenile or adult corrections. (3) OARN shall notify the Department of any changes in leadership, budget or location of any Relief Nursery. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 326.425(7) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 417.788 & ORS 417.786 History: DELC 120-2023, minor correction filed 11/27/2023, effective 11/27/2023 ELD 2-2018, adopt filed 02/07/2018, effective 02/07/2018
414-600-0105 Reporting (1) A Relief Nursery shall provide information and data demonstrating program compliance to the Department upon request and in a manner provided by the Department. (2) A Relief Nursery must develop and record individual child goals in the child’s records. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 326.425(7) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 417.788 & ORS 417.786 History: DELC 121-2023, minor correction filed 11/27/2023, effective 11/27/2023 ELD 2-2018, adopt filed 02/07/2018, effective 02/07/2018
414-600-0115 Mandatory Reporters A Relief Nursery, Relief Nursery staff and other providers having reasonable cause to believe that any child with whom the provider or program staff comes into contact has suffered or is suffering from abuse or neglect shall report or cause a report to be made in the manner described in ORS 419B.005 to 419B.015. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 326.425(7) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 417.788 & ORS 417.786 History: DELC 122-2023, minor correction filed 11/27/2023, effective 11/27/2023 ELD 2-2018, adopt filed 02/07/2018, effective 02/07/2018
414-600-0120 Confidentiality of Child and Family Data (1) All personal information maintained by a Relief Nursery relating to a child or family served by the Relief Nursery in one or more locations and in various forms, reports or documents, or stored or transmitted by electronic media shall be treated as confidential. (2) A Relief Nursery must obtain a completed and signed authorization for release of information from the parent or guardian of the child served by the Relief Nursery before obtaining or using protected information about the child from a third party or disclosing protected information about the child to a third party. (3) Any use or disclosure must be consistent with the purposes for which the parent or guardian authorized use or disclosure by the Relief Nursery. (4) Anonymous aggregated data may be shared among the Department, Regional Early Learning Hubs and Relief Nurseries to effectively serve children and families in the Early Learning Hub region. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 326.425(7) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 417.788 & ORS 417.786 History: DELC 123-2023, minor correction filed 11/27/2023, effective 11/27/2023 ELD 2-2018, adopt filed 02/07/2018, effective 02/07/2018
414-800-0115 Eligibility The following types of organizations may apply for funding: (1) Early Learning Hubs (2) Education Service Districts; (3) K-12 school districts; (4) Non-profit organizations; (5) Post-Secondary institutions; or (6) A collaboration of any of the above. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 336.101 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 336.104 History: DELC 132-2023, minor correction filed 11/27/2023, effective 11/27/2023 ELD 6-2014, f. & cert. ef. 7-7-14 ELD 4-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-15-14 thru 7-13-14
414-900-0005 Applicability of Rules (1) Under ORS 417.827, the Department of Early Learning and Care (Department) has authority to administer the Early Learning Hub system, ensuring equitable and comprehensive early childhood services across the state. (2) The purpose of these rules is to establish the framework under which the Department administers the Early Learning Hubs (Hubs) system. Early Learning Hubs foster collaboration across sectors, working with state, local, Tribal, and community partners to implement the goals outlined in Oregon’s statewide early childhood system plan and other relevant state strategic plans, ensuring that the early childhood system is family-centered, accessible, and inclusive. (3) The scope of division 900 rules is to establish eligibility criteria and requirements of Early Learning Hubs. These rules define the governance, operational, and fiscal roles of Early Learning Hubs, including their relationship with backbone agencies and the Department, ensuring alignment with Oregon’s statewide early childhood system plan for an integrated, anti-racist, and collaborative framework. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 417.728 & ORS 417.827 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 417.728 & ORS 417.827 History: DELC 6-2025, amend filed 06/25/2025, effective 10/01/2025 DELC 50-2023, minor correction filed 11/01/2023, effective 11/01/2023 ELD 2-2014, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-14 ELD 4-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-9-13 thru 3-5-14 ELD 1-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-16-13 thru 2-12-14
414-900-0011 Early Learning Hub Director Role Each Hub must have a designated Hub Director(s) who focuses on centering equity and addressing the needs of the region’s identified priority population(s). The Hub Director(s) is the conduit, connector, and systems capacity builder of the Early Learning Hub. The Hub Director(s) leads strategies, communication and alignment in coordination with the Governance Council. (1) In partnership with the Governance Council, the Early Learning Hub Director must administer the functions of the Hub as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rule 414-900-0015 and the Grant Agreement. The Hub Director(s) must: (a) Work in close partnership with the backbone entity or Hub providing its own operational and fiscal support to ensure the financial transparency and accountability of the Hub’s operations per the Grant Agreement; and (b) Maintain a clear and comprehensive understanding of how the Department provided funds are allocated and spent, as outlined in the Grant Agreement. (2) Hub Director(s) implement and lead, all aspects of the Hub’s strategic initiatives and community engagement efforts. The Hub Director’s(s’) role must include: (a) Engaging with the backbone entity or Hub providing its own operational and fiscal support to facilitate operations and fiscal support for the Hub; (b) Developing a budget for the Hub and managing fiscal responsibilities; (c) Communicating priorities on behalf of the Governance Council; (d) Serving as a liaison to the Department, which includes but is not limited to: (A) Engaging in meetings convened by the Department; (B) Attending technical assistance/peer learning opportunities as convened by the Department; (C) Staying apprised of Department policies, initiatives, updates and equity goals; and (D) Ensuring the Governance Council is up to date on Department policies. (e) Leading regional alignment and coordination of early learning systems as follows: (A) Identifying the region’s priority population(s). (B) Creating a shared vision for the regional early childhood system. (C) Engaging cross-sector and community partners. (D) Engaging in system-focused problem-solving and action. (E) Engaging in continuous learning and improvement of regional early childhood system plans. (F) Facilitating strategic convening of sector and community partners. (G) Leading collaborative execution of Department deliverables as outlined in the Grant Agreement and providing regular updates to Governance Council and backbone entity or Hub providing its own operational and fiscal support. (f) Ensuring alignment with Oregon’s statewide early childhood system plan and other state priorities; and (g) Monitoring the effectiveness and equity of Hub operations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 417.728 & ORS 417.827 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 417.728 & ORS 417.827 History: DELC 6-2025, adopt filed 06/25/2025, effective 10/01/2025
414-900-0100 Backbone Entity Structure (1) A backbone entity is an entity that provides operational and fiscal support to the regional Early Learning Hub. In its current operations, a backbone entity must be demonstrably committed to supporting young children and families. A Hub that has provided a stable organizational and operational structure under agreements with and to the satisfaction of the Department may submit an application for a Grant Agreement without a backbone entity. Both Hubs that provide their own operational and fiscal support without a backbone entity, and Hubs that use a backbone entity to provide operational and fiscal support, must: (a) Provide fiscal and operational management to ensure accountability and compliance with Department standards as outlined in the Grant Agreement. (b) Maintain financial systems that meet state and federal auditing standards. (c) Ensure that the Governance Council has access to financial reports necessary to make decisions (d) Conduct timely execution of fiscal documents needed to disburse funds. (e) Maintain transparency in all processes, including grantmaking and contracting, for any investment from the Department distributed to the entity for the operation and administration of the Hub. (f) A Backbone entity must be able to fiscally support its own core operations to carry out its own mission and functions without funding provided by DELC. (g) Adhere to a “not to exceed” amount for administrative overhead costs set by the Department. (h) Provide support for Hub functions for the full geographic region of the Hub including the identified priority population(s)s, even if not the same as the backbone entity’s general or usual service region. (i) Establish and enforce conflict-of-interest policies for all staff, community partners, and any sub-grantees designed to prevent undue influence in funding or operational decisions. (3) Backbone Entities may make use of Department funds for staffing; however, such funding must be proportional to the funded staff’s work on Hub functions and priorities. The Department will review and must approve funding models that divide staffing costs between Hub administration and other functions. (4) If the Department determines that the Grant Agreement with the backbone entity will be terminated, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, it will issue a competitive Request for Application (RFA) within the affected Hub region. All applicants must fulfill the requirements of ORS 417.827 and other terms as outlined in the published Request for Application. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 417.728 & ORS 417.827 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 417.728 & ORS 417.827 History: DELC 6-2025, adopt filed 06/25/2025, effective 10/01/2025
414-900-0500 Data Collection and Reporting Early Learning Hubs must collect and assess data in accordance with the standards established by the Department, as outlined in the Grant Agreement, and Hubs must ensure the accuracy, reliability, and validity of the data. (1) Data collection must be collected in alignment with the requirements specified in the Hub Grant Agreement. (2) Hubs must safeguard the confidentiality of family and child-level data compiled or submitted to the Department in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidance. (3) Hubs must utilize data for reporting, analysis, and decision-making to enhance system effectiveness and drive outcomes for children and families as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rule, 414-900-0015. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 417.728 & ORS 417.827 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 417.728 & ORS 417.827 History: DELC 6-2025, adopt filed 06/25/2025, effective 10/01/2025
414-900-0510 Administration of Early Learning Kindergarten Readiness Partnership and Innovation Program The Early Learning Kindergarten Readiness Partnership and Innovation Program (KPI) is established by ORS 336.101. KPI funds are invested by Early Learning Hubs to support access to and continuity of services that provide supportive transitions for families, particularly the Hub identified priority population(s). Through innovative or promising programming and partnerships, Early Learning Hubs must utilize KPI funding to coordinate regional efforts that address disparities and promote equity. (1) Hubs must invest KPI funding to increase the connection between early learning, K-12, Tribal nations, or other regional sectors to support a successful transition into kindergarten. KPI funding must be used to: (a) Invest in innovative or promising strategies for early learning, K-12, or other sectors across the state and build a body of evidence that Oregon can use to create stronger alignment between its early learning and K-12 education systems. (b) Engage families of children who are prenatal through five years of age in being partners in the learning and development of their children. Provide opportunities for families to connect with any of the following: early learning, school, district and community resources. (c) Promote community and school partnerships and innovations that result in improvements in family and children’s well-being and success in school including access to early literacy resources and programs. (2) As recipients of KPI funds, Hubs must report KPI data to the Department and evaluating agencies as outlined in the Grant Agreement. (3) Funds received for the administration of KPI must be separately accounted for and must be used only to provide funding for the purposes described in the Grant Agreement. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 417.728, ORS 336.101 & ORS 336.104 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 417.728, ORS 417.827, ORS 336.101 & ORS 336.104 History: DELC 6-2025, adopt filed 06/25/2025, effective 10/01/2025
414-999-0000 Purpose (1) The purpose of OAR 414-999-0000 through 414-999-0060 is to establish and maintain a Workforce Registry system that supports a qualified and diverse early learning workforce through diverse pathways, reduces system duplication, administrative inefficiencies and inequities, and provides accurate and accessible workforce information for the Department's programs and for other system partners. (2) These rules apply to all early learning workforce members, hiring agencies, and entities using the Workforce Registry, and serve the broader purpose of supporting high-quality care and education for Oregon's children and families through the Department's programs, including but not limited to licensing, subsidy, and quality improvement, as well as other uses by system partners. Statutory/Other Authority: 329A.525 Statutes/Other Implemented: 329A.525 History: DELC 10-2025, adopt filed 12/17/2025, effective 01/01/2026
414-999-0020 Administration (1) The Oregon Registry shall ensure that the Early Childhood Workforce has access to a clear and published process, for the activities in OAR 414-999-0000 through 414-999-0060 using multilingual and multimodal tools. (2) The Oregon Registry shall ensure notice of any changes to procedures at least 2 weeks prior to changes taking effect. Statutory/Other Authority: 329A.525 Statutes/Other Implemented: 329A.525 History: DELC 10-2025, adopt filed 12/17/2025, effective 01/01/2026
414-999-0040 Foreign Language Translation The Oregon Registry shall develop and implement a process for receiving and translating into English any applications and documentation related to professional development submitted under these rules. (1) The Oregon Registry shall not charge Early Childhood Workforce members for translation of these documents. (2) The Oregon Registry shall allow an early childhood workforce member to submit documents either directly or through a representative authorized by the Early Childhood Workforce member. Statutory/Other Authority: 329A.525 Statutes/Other Implemented: 329A.525 History: DELC 10-2025, adopt filed 12/17/2025, effective 01/01/2026
414-999-0050 Verifying Out-of-State Professional Development The Oregon Registry shall maintain a streamlined, equitable, and transparent process that allows the Early Learning Workforce to use out-of-state or international training, degrees, certifications, coursework, and credentials to document their professional development in the Early Childhood Education Workforce Registry Database. Statutory/Other Authority: 329A.525 Statutes/Other Implemented: 329A.525 History: DELC 10-2025, adopt filed 12/17/2025, effective 01/01/2026
414-999-0060 Training Record Access The Oregon Registry shall maintain a streamlined, equitable, and transparent process that allows the Early Learning Workforce to use out-of-state or international training, degrees, certifications, coursework, and credentials to document their professional development in the Early Childhood Education Workforce Registry Database.The Department may require the Oregon Registry to develop a process for Employer or authorized person(s) access to an Early Learning Workforce Member's relevant record and the ability to upload documents on the Early Learning Workforce Member’s behalf, in the Early Childhood Education Workforce Registry Database. (1) Employer or authorized person(s) access may be used for the purpose of reviewing and confirming necessary training and professional development documentation of an Early Learning Workforce Member. (2) Employer or authorized person(s) access may only be granted with the written permission of the Early Learning Workforce Member. (3) Permission may be revoked at any time by the workforce member or by the Registry if the account has not been accessed for six months or upon notification to the registry of employment separation. Statutory/Other Authority: 329A.525 Statutes/Other Implemented: 329A.525 History: DELC 10-2025, adopt filed 12/17/2025, effective 01/01/2026
415-001-0000 Model Rules of Procedure The Oregon Health Authority (Authority), Health Systems Division (Division), Addiction Services, chapter 415, shall comply with Authority rules in chapter 943 regarding Model Rules of Procedure, Notices of Rulemaking, adoption of Temporary Rules, and Delegation of Rulemaking Authority. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 413.042 History: ADS 2-2018, adopt filed 03/21/2018, effective 04/11/2018