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OR HB2524
OR HB2524Relating to child care programs to support veterans' access to services; declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells ODVA to make a program to give grants to court and community care programs for children of veterans. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.6). Directs the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to establish a grant program for court and com- munity care programs providing services to children of veterans and veteran families. Allocates lottery moneys from the Veterans’ Services Fund for the program. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new grant program within the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) designed to support court and community care programs serving children of veterans and veteran families. The program will provide $500,000 in funding from the Veterans' Services Fund for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, to support these services. To be eligible for grants, care programs must be established, demonstrate current or planned service availability specifically for veterans' children, commit to using funds exclusively for veteran families, and agree to collect and report data on program usage and benefits. The department is authorized to develop rules for implementing the program, and the bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage. By creating this targeted funding mechanism, the bill aims to address specific childcare needs of veterans and their families, potentially helping veterans access critical services by providing support for their children's care.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2524 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2524 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83505 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2524/Introduced |
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