Updated on September 2, 2025
The rulemaking process, as instructed by HB 2991 (2023), aims to improve access to jobs in Oregon’s early childhood workforce by addressing barriers such as:
- The cost of translation,
- Unclear and inconsistent qualification evaluation,
- Inability to transfer professional development from outside the state, and
- Inability of employers to access registry records.
We are seeking diverse voices to represent groups within Oregon’s Early Learning system. Committee members may include:
- Secondary and postsecondary education
- Early childhood educator and employers/owners
- Statewide/county early childhood education agencies
- Community based, advocacy
- Philanthropic organizations
- Government agencies
Apply today to give input on the Workforce Barriers rule set!
Participants will be reimbursed for their time dedicated to this RAC and will positively impact Oregon’s children, families, early learning programs, and communities. Applications are due October 3, 2025.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 3, 2025
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS? Please contact If you have questions, please contact Sidney Traen at sidney.traen@delc.oregon.gov.
Visit the DELC Rulemaking Page to view the Rulemaking Calendar, Proposed Rules for Public Review and Comment, Rulemaking Advisory Committees that are recruiting or meeting, and Recently Adopted Rules. To receive ongoing updates on rulemaking activities, please sign-up here to subscribe and click on the Public Notices box.
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