Persons in the community who represent a particular faith or belief may be used to provide services within OYA facilities only when prior authorized by OYA. Such authorization includes, but is not limited to:
(1) Completion of the OYA volunteer application, screening, criminal history review, and training process as defined in OYA rules, policies and procedures; and
(2) Screening of the individual’s qualifications to provide religious instruction or activities, including, but not limited to:
(a) Whether the person is ordained, certified, licensed, or equivalent;
(b) Whether the person is affiliated with an established church or religion; and
(c) Whether the person has sufficient standing in the religion to provide religious education or guidance.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 420A.025

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 420A.108

History

OYA 8-2023, amend filed 01/10/2023, effective 01/10/2023
OYA 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 1-18-02
OYA 2-1995, f. 12-19-95, cert. ef. 1-2-96