SB 911
Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt a methodology for payments made to providers of independent living transition services provided to foster children.
| Status | In Senate Committee (JWM) |
| Sponsors | Sara Gelser Blouin (Democrat) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | Fiscal impact issued |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
Bill Text
Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt a methodology for payments to providers of independent living transition services for foster children.
Overview#
Digest: The Act directs DHS to adopt a method of payment for foster child transition supports. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt a methodology for payments made to providers of independent living transition services provided to foster children. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Rush | Hearts With A Mission | Support | 2025-02-18 |
| Janelle Tefteller | Hearts with a Mission | Support | 2025-02-19 |
| Emily Cooper | Disability Rights Oregon | Support | 2025-02-19 |
| Emilio McCutcheon | Independent Living Program in Jackson County | Support | 2025-02-19 |
| Cheryl Zwillinger | Looking Glass Community Services | Support | 2025-02-19 |
| Simon Fulford | Oregon City | Support | 2025-02-19 |
| Dale Penn | Youth Villages | Support | 2025-02-20 |
| Arielle Hacker | Prevent Child Abuse Oregon | Support | 2025-02-20 |
| Elisha Big Back | Portland | Support | 2025-02-20 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-21 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2025-01-21 | S | Referred to Human Services. |
| 2025-02-20 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-04-08 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2025-04-09 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2025-04-18 | S | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.) |
| 2025-04-18 | S | Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President. |
| 2025-06-27 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |