ORS 417.829
Evaluation
- report
(1)
Each biennium, the Early Learning Council shall conduct an evaluation of Early Learning Hubs that assesses the efficacy of the Early Learning Hubs with respect to:(a)
Creating an aligned, coordinated and family-centered system of early learning services;(b)
Increasing coordination and collaboration among entities involved in, and providers of services related to, early learning services, education and health and human services;(c)
Increasing focus on outcomes; and(d)
Improving outcomes, including but not limited to outcomes associated with school readiness, for populations defined by statute or rule as being at-risk.(2)
An evaluation performed under subsection (1) of this section must also assess, with respect to Early Learning Hubs:(a)
Governance structure;(b)
Funding mechanisms and metrics for providing funding; and(c)
Compilation and use of data.(3)
The council may contract with a third party to perform an evaluation required by this section.(4)
No later than March 15 of each odd-numbered year, the council shall submit a report to the interim legislative committees on education and early learning regarding the findings and recommendations made as a result of an evaluation performed under this section. The report shall include any recommendations for legislative changes based upon the findings and recommendations made as a result of the evaluation. [2015 c.773 §2; 2017 c.399 §1](a)
Creating an aligned, coordinated and family-centered system of early learning services;(b)
Increasing coordination and collaboration among entities involved in, and providers of services related to, early learning services, education and health and human services;(c)
Increasing focus on outcomes; and(d)
Improving outcomes, including but not limited to outcomes associated with school readiness, for populations defined by statute or rule as being at-risk.(2)
An evaluation performed under subsection (1) of this section must also assess, with respect to Early Learning Hubs:(a)
Governance structure;(b)
Funding mechanisms and metrics for providing funding; and(c)
Compilation and use of data.(3)
The department may contract with a third party to perform an evaluation required by this section.(4)
No later than March 15 of each odd-numbered year, the department shall submit a report to the interim legislative committees on education and early learning regarding the findings and recommendations made as a result of an evaluation performed under this section. The report shall include any recommendations for legislative changes based upon the findings and recommendations made as a result of the evaluation.
Source:
Section 417.829 — Evaluation; report, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.html
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