March 2, 2026
The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) will be adopting Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) related to suspension and expulsion prevention. DELC will create a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) to gather feedback on proposed rules and identify supports that may be needed to implement the proposed ruleset.
DELC would like to invite members of the following groups to apply to participate in the RAC:
- Certified Center Representatives
- Certified Outdoor Nature-Based Representatives
- Certified Family Child Care Providers
- Registered Family Child Care Providers
- Child Care Provider Union Representatives
- Families of young children impacted by suspension and expulsion
- Child Care Resource and Referral Representatives
- Early Learning Hub Representatives
- Tribal Nation Representatives
- Culturally specific organizations serving young children
- Regional Service Provider of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC)
Participants will be compensated for their time and insights. The application period opens March 2, 2026 and closes March 27, 2026. There will be two RAC meetings hosted on:
Certified Center and Outdoor Nature-Based Child Care Programs:
April 14, 2026 3:00pm-5:00pm
Registered Family and Certified Family Child Care Programs:
April 21, 2026 6:00pm-8:00pm
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS? Abby Strom abby.strom@delc.oregon.gov
Click below to view other Child Care Update articles
- DELC Community Webinar: Legislative & Budget Updates
- Your Voice Matters: 3rd Annual Child Care Business Survey Closing Soon!
- Join the Employment Related Day Care Program Rulemaking Advisory Committee
- Informational Webinar about Early Childhood Programs and Immigration Impacts
- ECB Connect Pilot Expands This Month