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Oregon Revised Statutes Education and Culture § 329.195

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1)(a) The Early Learning Council, acting as the state advisory council for purposes of the federal Head Start Act, shall adopt rules for the establishment of the Oregon prekindergarten program.

(b) Rules adopted under this section specifically shall require:

(A) Performance standards and operating standards that are at a level no less than the level required under the federal Head Start program guidelines.

(B) Processes and procedures for recompetition that are substantially similar to the processes and procedures required under the rules and guidelines adopted under the federal Head Start Act.

(c) Federal Head Start program guidelines shall be considered as guidelines for the Oregon prekindergarten program.

(2) In developing rules for the Oregon prekindergarten program, the council shall consult with the advisory committee established under ORS 329.190 and shall consider such factors as coordination with existing programs, the preparation necessary for instructors, qualifications of instructors, training of staff, adequate space and equipment and special transportation needs.

(3) The Early Learning Division shall review applications for the Oregon prekindergarten program received and designate those programs as eligible to commence operation by July 1 of each year. When approving grant applications, to the extent practicable, the council shall distribute funds regionally based on percentages of unmet needs for the county or region.

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