SB 5514
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Department of Early Learning and Care for certain biennial expenses.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of Oregon Department of Administrative Services)
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Support
98%
Oppose
2%
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allocates funds from the state’s General Fund to the Department of Early Learning and Care for the 2025-2027 biennium. Specifically, it provides appropriations for operations, early learning programs, and Tribal Early Learning Fund deposits. The bill also sets maximum spending limits for various expenses, including those paid with fees, other revenues, and federal funds.
Key provisions
- Allocates $71,472,929 for Department of Early Learning and Care operations.
- Provides $668,879,857 for early learning programs.
- Establishes a $652,707 appropriation for the Tribal Early Learning Fund.
- Sets maximum spending limits for operations using fees and other revenues ($7,558,728 and $13,442,253 respectively).
- Establishes maximum spending limits for operations using federal funds ($57,030,987 and $189,975,785 respectively).
- Sets maximum spending limits for operations using corporate activity tax funds ($7,250,539 and $433,296,509 respectively).
- Declares an emergency, allowing the bill to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Who is affected
- Department of Early Learning and Care
- Early learning programs recipients
- Tribal communities (through the Tribal Early Learning Fund)
- State taxpayers (through general fund appropriations)
Notable changes
- Establishes specific funding amounts for various programs and departments.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of the proposed funding for Oregon's Head Start programs and childcare initiatives emphasize the critical role these programs play in providing quality early childhood education and support services to eligible families, particularly low-income populations. They highlight the transformative impact of these programs on children's development, academic success, and future employability, as well as the need for stable funding to maintain essential services and address growing demands for social-emotional instruction and unique support needs. Advocates also stress the importance of addressing systemic issues with childcare availability and affordability, including the high cost of child care and low pay for its workers, by investing in programs like Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) and Early Learning Hubs. By supporting these initiatives, supporters aim to create a foundation for future success, economic stability, and supporting businesses, ultimately benefiting families and communities across Oregon.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Several ed opposition to the bill, citing concerns about its potential impact on vulnerable populations. One key concern is the lack of adequate funding, which could lead to increased costs for childcare services, making them unaffordable for many families, particularly single parents. This, in turn, would result in economic hardship and exacerbate existing social inequalities. Testifiers also raised concerns that the bill's provisions may not adequately address the needs of low-income families, potentially leaving them with limited options and increased financial burdens.