HB 3449
Allows moneys available for a pilot program to provide support to foster child students to be used in other schools of the grantee's school district.
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Bill overview
This bill modifies a pilot program designed to support foster child students in Oregon schools. It allows funds originally allocated to the pilot program to be used by participating school districts to support any middle or high school within their district, rather than being limited to specific schools. The Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services, will administer the program and track its effectiveness through regular reports to the legislature.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘foster child student’ based on placement in substitute care or ward status.
- Allows funds from the pilot program to be distributed to any middle or high school within a participating school district.
- Requires collaboration between the Department of Education and the Department of Human Services.
- Focuses grant distribution on addressing academic disparities, historical practices, and educational needs of foster students.
- Mandates the provision of an educational advocate for foster students.
- Designates three school districts to participate in the pilot program, prioritizing geographic diversity.
- Requires the Department of Education to submit reports on the program’s progress and outcomes.
- Establishes a sunset date for the original section of Oregon Laws 2024.
Who is affected
- Foster child students
- Middle and high schools
- School districts
- Department of Education
- Department of Human Services
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Rep Neron
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