ORS 417.829 Evaluation; report

Each biennium, the Department of Early Learning and Care shall conduct an evaluation of Early Learning Hubs that assesses the efficacy of the Early Learning Hubs with respect to:

Creating an aligned, coordinated and family-centered system of early learning services;

Increasing coordination and collaboration among entities involved in, and providers of services related to, early learning services, education and health and human services;

Increasing focus on outcomes; and

Improving outcomes, including but not limited to outcomes associated with school readiness, for populations defined by statute or rule as being at-risk.

An evaluation performed under subsection (1) of this section must also assess, with respect to Early Learning Hubs:

Governance structure;

Funding mechanisms and metrics for providing funding; and

Compilation and use of data.

The department may contract with a third party to perform an evaluation required by this section.

No later than March 15 of each odd-numbered year, the department shall submit a report to the interim legislative committees on education and early learning regarding the findings and recommendations made as a result of an evaluation performed under this section. The report shall include any recommendations for legislative changes based upon the findings and recommendations made as a result of the evaluation.