The Oregon Registry shall maintain a streamlined, equitable, and transparent process that allows the Early Learning Workforce to use out-of-state or international training, degrees, certifications, coursework, and credentials to document their professional development in the Early Childhood Education Workforce Registry Database.The Department may require the Oregon Registry to develop a process for Employer or authorized person(s) access to an Early Learning Workforce Member's relevant record and the ability to upload documents on the Early Learning Workforce Member’s behalf, in the Early Childhood Education Workforce Registry Database.

1. (1) Employer or authorized person(s) access may be used for the purpose of reviewing and confirming necessary training and professional development documentation of an Early Learning Workforce Member.
2. (2) Employer or authorized person(s) access may only be granted with the written permission of the Early Learning Workforce Member.
3. (3) Permission may be revoked at any time by the workforce member or by the Registry if the account has not been accessed for six months or upon notification to the registry of employment separation.

Statutory/Other Authority

329A.525

Statutes/Other Implemented

329A.525

History

DELC 10-2025, adopt filed 12/17/2025, effective 01/01/2026