HB 3818
Requires the Department of Early Learning and Care to study policies and practices in this state for the suspension or expulsion of children in early childhood care.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Early Childhood and Human Services
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) to conduct a study on how early childhood care centers handle suspensions and expulsions of children. The study will examine current policies and practices within Oregon. The department is required to submit its findings and any recommendations to the Legislative Assembly’s child care committees by September 15, 2026.
Key provisions
- The Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) must conduct a study.
- The study will focus on suspension and expulsion policies in early childhood care.
- The study must examine current practices in Oregon.
- DELC is required to submit a report to the Legislative Assembly’s child care committees.
- The report must be submitted by September 15, 2026.
- The report may include recommendations for legislation.
Who is affected
- Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC)
- Early childhood care centers
- Parents of young children
- Legislative Assembly committees related to child care
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a formal study of existing practices, potentially leading to changes in policies.
- The report's recommendations could influence future legislation regarding discipline in early childhood care.
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