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Stay tuned.

Now that the outdoor preschool licensure bill has passed, the next step is creating standardized rules for outdoor preschools. We will update the website here when the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) announces opportunities to engage in rulemaking.

Give Written Testimony NOW!

Due March 3, 2023 at 1 PM.

HB 2717 will have a hearing on March 1, at 1 PM. Your voice matters! There are a few ways that you can submit:

  1. Learn how to submit directly to the state here: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/citizen_engagement/Pages/Submit-Exhibits.aspx

  2. Send your letter to lynny@willamettepartnership.org by Monday, February 27, 2023.

Click the link below for a template for testimony.

Write Your Legislator!

Due June 3, 2023.

You can copy and modify this Letter Template for Delegates to send to your local lawmakers (look up OR lawmakers here). They are more likely to act when they hear from their constituents. You can also share https://licensingoutdoorpreschoolsinoregon.org/ for detailed info or send our brochure about Outdoor Preschool Licensure in OR.