HB 3162
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Department of Education for distribution to schools for the purpose of providing child care before and after school hours.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Department of Education to create a grant program that provides funding to schools for offering child care services before and after school hours. The program will prioritize schools in districts with high poverty rates, limited child care providers, significant special education needs, or high student homelessness. Schools receiving grants will be required to contribute 15% of the funds and provide data on the program's impact on student attendance and grades.
Key provisions
- Establishes a grant program for schools to provide before- and after-school child care.
- Prioritizes grant awards to schools in high-need districts.
- Requires schools to contribute 15% of grant funds.
- Mandates reporting to legislative committees on program successes and challenges.
- Requires schools to report on student attendance and grades impacted by the child care services.
- Directs the Department of Education to report by June 30, 2027.
Who is affected
- Oregon Schools
- Students and Families
- Oregon Department of Education
- Legislative Committees (related to child care)
Notable changes
- Creates a new state-funded program for school-based child care.
- Establishes matching fund requirements for schools receiving grants.
- Requires data collection and reporting on program outcomes.
Fiscal impact
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Rep Neron
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