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This bill requires the Department of Human Services to submit a comprehensive biennial report about foster parent compensation, beginning in July 2026. The report must detail various aspects of foster care, including the number and types of foster homes (such as child-specific, general, and proctor foster homes), the number of children served, and current payment methodologies. The bill defines "cost to raise a child" using the most recent United States Department of Agriculture report, adjusted for inflation. The report must include specific information like base payment rates, enhanced rates, reimbursements, the date and percentage of the last rate increase, and how current base rates compare to the cost of raising a child for different age groups. Additionally, the report will estimate the General Fund cost of raising foster care base rates to 90% and 100% of the cost of raising a child, and will compare current base rates with neighboring states (Washington, Idaho, California, Nevada, and Utah). The goal appears to be providing transparency and comprehensive data about foster parent compensation to help inform potential policy improvements.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB741