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Lawmakers propose LC 211 to improve ERDC referrals and reduce background‑check red tape for childcare providers
Summary
Legislators described LC 211 after statewide site visits: the concept would standardize ERDC referral information, strengthen connections to early-learning hubs and CCR&Rs, and charge agencies to review duplicative background checks — aiming to speed family access to existing publicly funded childcare slots and ease workforce mobility.
Representative Jules Walters and Representative Lamar Wise presented findings from cross‑state site visits and introduced Legislative Concept 211, a committee concept aimed at coordinating Oregon’s fragmented early‑learning system.
Walters said legislators visited urban, rural and coastal providers and found fragile but promising programs. ‘‘We saw innovative models that are working ... but we also saw how fragile these models are…
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