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Oregon Tech seeks $802,000 for Owls Nest after‑school pilot to address Klamath Falls learning and childcare gaps
Summary
Representative Emily McIntyre opened a public hearing on House Bill 2675 on Jan. 30, asking for $802,000 in startup funding for the Owls Nest, an Oregon Tech‑run two‑year after‑school pilot in Klamath Falls to provide tutoring, transportation and childcare.
Representative Emily McIntyre introduced House Bill 2675 and handed the presentation to Oregon Tech staff, saying the institution is “innovative, forward thinking, and both state and community minded.”
Dawn Bailey, associate professor at Oregon Tech, told the committee the proposal would establish the Owls Nest, a two‑year pilot on campus providing after‑school care, intensive reading and math tutoring, social skills development and physical activity for children ages 5–12. Bailey said the pilot will be staffed by Oregon Tech students in applied behavior analysis, psychology and athletic training programs and will include transportation from local schools. “This program is fee based, meaning that there is a low cost…
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