ORS 670.415 Culturally responsive training for interactions with internationally educated individuals during licensure, certification or other authorization process; publication of guidance; rules

As used in this section:

“Occupational or professional service” means a service:

That an individual must possess a license, certificate or other form of authorization to provide under the laws of this state; and

Over which a professional licensing board has regulatory oversight.

“Professional licensing board” means a state agency or board that licenses, certifies or otherwise authorizes individuals to provide an occupational or professional service.

A professional licensing board shall:

Ensure that any staff of the professional licensing board who interact with internationally educated individuals through the licensure, certification or other authorization process receive culturally responsive training approved by the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement.

Develop and publish on a website operated by or on behalf of the professional licensing board clear and easily understandable guidance regarding pathways to licensure, certification or other authorization issued by the professional licensing board for internationally educated individuals. The guidance developed under this paragraph must include information on eligibility requirements, processes, costs and timelines for licensure, certification or other authorization.

A professional licensing board may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section.