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CARE program expansion bill would let counties offer school‑based family supports to reduce chronic absenteeism
Summary
The committee heard testimony March 27 on House Bill 2374 (dash 2 amendment) to authorize and fund CARE programs that connect families to services and address barriers to school attendance; sponsors and county and school officials said CARE is a proven model in eastern Oregon and urged statewide implementation.
The House Committee on Early Childhood and Human Services heard testimony March 27 on House Bill 2374, which would authorize participating counties to implement the CARE program within the Oregon Youth Development Division and create a pilot pathway for school districts to refer families to local CARE teams.
CARE programs are collaborative, locally administered teams that provide long-term, bilingual and bicultural supports for families with children from birth through age 18. Testimony from Representative Bobby Levy, CARE Director Jenny Galloway, and Hermiston Superintendent Dr. Trisha Mooney presented CARE as a model targeting…
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