HB 4057
Directs the Department of Early Learning and Care to provide standardized information on all publicly funded early learning and care programs and resources available in this state to people who apply for or are placed on the waitlist for the Employment Related Day Care subsidy program.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2026 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of House Interim Committee on Early Childhood and Human Services for Representative Jules Walters)
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Support
88%
Oppose
12%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) to provide standardized information to families applying for or on a waitlist for the Employment Related Day Care subsidy program. It allows the Department of Human Services (ODHS) to assist with this information provision. Furthermore, the bill mandates DELC, in collaboration with the Department of Education and the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, to review and recommend improvements to background check requirements for staff working in publicly funded early learning programs, submitting a report to the legislature by September 2026. An emergency declaration makes the bill effective immediately upon passage.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsor
House Interim Committee on Early Childhood and Human Services
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of the legislation emphasize the need for a comprehensive early learning and child care system in Oregon, citing significant challenges faced by families in accessing affordable care. They highlight the urgency of addressing these issues, particularly given the current waitlist numbers. Advocates propose targeted fixes to address system barriers and improve access to reliable and affordable child care options, with key supporters advocating for streamlined background checks, clearer information about early learning programs, and improved alignment and communication across Oregon's early childhood systems.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of HB 4057 A argue that the bill's use of taxpayer funds perpetuates a flawed system with discriminatory selection criteria. They contend that the bill's provision allowing for the admission of non-citizens and individuals in immigration limbo undermines the principles of fairness and equality, as it prioritizes certain groups over others based on their immigration status. Proponents of this view point to the potential for unequal treatment and the erosion of due process, citing concerns about the potential for abuse and the lack of transparency in the selection process.
Source: Testimony Summaries
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