Bill > HB2682

This bill establishes an advisory committee within the Department of Education to study and develop recommendations for modernizing early intervention and early childhood special education services in Oregon. The committee will be composed of diverse members, including an educator, a therapist, a parent of a child in these programs, a budgeting expert, representatives from policy organizations, and a Department of Early Learning and Care representative. The committee's tasks include reviewing the latest research on effective services for children with disabilities or developmental delays, examining the experiences of families with individualized family service plans, and consulting with service providers. By September 15, 2026, the committee is required to submit a report with recommendations to legislative education committees, which may include proposed legislation. The advisory committee and its associated provisions will be automatically repealed on January 2, 2027, making this a time-limited initiative designed to comprehensively review and potentially improve support systems for young children with special needs in the state.

Education

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