(2) Under the program, the Early Learning Division shall provide grants to Early Learning Hubs based on criteria established by the Early Learning Council by rule. Grants may be used for:
(a) Supporting children to successfully transition into kindergarten;
(b) Engaging families of children who are zero through five years of age in being partners in the learning and development of their children; or
(c) Investing in resources for priority populations and priority geographic areas, as identified in plans developed by Early Learning Hubs to address early care and education. [2013 c.728 §26; 2021 c.88 §1]
Note: The amendments to 336.101 by section 43, chapter 631, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative January 1, 2023. See section 64, chapter 631, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2023, is set forth for the user’s convenience.
(1) The Early Learning Kindergarten Readiness Partnership and Innovation Program is established for the purpose of improving the readiness of children for kindergarten. The program shall be administered by the Department of Early Learning and Care as provided by this section.
(2) Under the program, the department shall provide grants to Early Learning Hubs based on criteria established by the Early Learning Council by rule. Grants may be used for:
(a) Supporting children to successfully transition into kindergarten;
(b) Engaging families of children who are zero through five years of age in being partners in the learning and development of their children; or
(c) Investing in resources for priority populations and priority geographic areas, as identified in plans developed by Early Learning Hubs to address early care and education.