Chapter 76 Oregon Laws 2009

AN ACT

SB 63

Relating to child development specialist program; creating new provisions; amending ORS 329.275; repealing ORS 329.265; and declaring an emergency.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 329.265 is repealed.

SECTION 2. ORS 329.275 is amended to read:

          329.275. (1) The State Board of Education by rule shall establish guidelines for implementation of ORS 329.255 [and 329.265], including but not limited to qualifications for child development specialists and procedures for community coordination of efforts. Such qualifications and procedures shall not be limited to traditional treatment oriented disciplines or the various disciplines requiring certification.

          (2) Exceptions to the qualifications established by the state board may be made if the state board determines after a hearing that an individual is capable of performing the required functions.

SECTION 3. The repeal of ORS 329.265 by section 1 of this 2009 Act applies to costs incurred in fiscal quarters beginning on or after the effective date of this 2009 Act.

SECTION 4. This 2009 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2009 Act takes effect on its passage.

Approved by the Governor April 28, 2009

Filed in the office of Secretary of State April 28, 2009

Effective date April 28, 2009

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