Requests that DHS maintains an inventory of luggage for children are being transported to new homes.
Establishes (1) a Task Force on Student Housing and (2) a Task Force on Student Access to Child Care, Requires (1) to examine
student housing availability and funding at post-secondary institutions and provide recommendations on how
post-secondary institutions can be open, welcoming, and safe places for houseless students. Requires (2) to review state-provided child care grants and campus-based child care centers to determine how to meet needs of greatest number of students. Requires (2) to provide
recommendations on potential legislation. Requires both task forces to submit reports to Legislative Assembly by September 15, 2024.
Broadens definition of “former foster child” for purposes of tuition and fee waiver program, Oregon Opportunity Grant program and foster child scholarship program. Broadens definition of “institution of higher education” for purposes of tuition and fee waiver program and foster child scholarship program.
Requires DHS to provide financial support to nonprofits to provide affordable housing for college students
Court Appointed Special Advocates are looking to be granted $6.4 million for the next 24 months to help the most at risk children in the state of Oregon. Public testimony from CASA of Douglas County
