- (1) A certified ONB program may request an exception to a rule on a form provided by DELC for a specified period of time when:
(a) A requirement does not apply to the certified ONB program; or
(b) The intent of the requirement can be met by a method not specified in the applicable rule.
(2) An exception request must include:
(a) A justification for the requested exception; and
(b) An explanation of how the certified ONB program will meet the intent of the rule.
(3) An exception request will not be granted:
(a) If the requirement is established by state statute or federal law; or
(b) If the health, safety, and well‐being of the children cannot be ensured.
(4) A certified ONB program must remain in compliance with the rule as written until DELC approves the exception request.
(5) In certain circumstances, a certified ONB program may be granted an ongoing exception that will be reviewed annually to confirm the ONB program is in compliance with all exception requirements.
(6) Each exception request is unique to the applicable certified ONB program and is evaluated on its own merits. The granting of an exception to a rule does not set a precedent.
(7) DELC may withdraw approval of an exception at any time, to ensure the health, safety and well‐being of the children.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 329A.260
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 329A.280
History
DELC 2-2025, adopt filed 03/26/2025, effective 07/01/2025