The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) will be amending Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) for the Early Learning Hub system. DELC will create a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) to gather feedback on proposed amended rules and identify supports that may be needed to implement the amended ruleset and newly proposed rules.

DELC would like to invite members of the following groups to apply to participate in the RAC:

• Early Learning Hub representatives
• Families
• Child Care Providers, including those who accept subsidy
• Child Care Provider Union representatives
• Child Care Resource & Referral representatives
• Representatives from advocacy organizations
• Representatives from culturally specific, community-based organizations
• Tribal Nation representatives
• Representatives from health services
• K-12 education representatives,
• Housing services

Participants will be compensated for their time and insights. The application period closes March 10, 2025. There will be three RAC meetings:

• April 23: 4:30 – 6:00 PM
• April 24: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
• May 8: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Participants asked to serve on this RAC will be invited to another RAC for Early Learning Hubs in the fall of 2025.

To apply visit: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/3ac4966f0ad54426ac22cdf5302fc2ed

Additional Questions?

If you have questions, please contact Early Learning Hub Coordinators, Nancy Hauth at nancy.hauth@delc.oregon.gov or 503-510-6398, or Maria Mendoza at maria.mendoza@delc.oregon.gov or 971-433-7878.