HB 3802
Requires payment of state funds for early childhood special education and early intervention services be provided as monthly installments.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Early Childhood and Human Services
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- Passed House
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- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill changes how Oregon pays for early childhood special education and early intervention services. Instead of receiving funds all at once, the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) will now distribute payments to providers on a monthly basis. This monthly installment approach is intended to provide more consistent funding for these critical programs. The State Board of Education will determine the specific amounts allocated each month based on approved programs.
Key provisions
- ODE must pay early childhood special education and early intervention service providers monthly.
- Payments will be made on an approved program basis.
- The State Board of Education will establish the amount of each monthly installment.
- Providers must account for grant funds as expended according to ODE rules.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Education (ODE)
- Early childhood special education and early intervention service providers
- Families with preschool children with disabilities
Notable changes
- Shifts from a single, annual payment to monthly installments.
- Establishes a role for the State Board of Education in determining payment amounts.
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