Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE
Division 600 - RELIEF NURSERIES
Section 414-600-0045 - Conditions and Process for Revocation of Eligibility; Revocation Appeals

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 414-600-0045

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) OARN may revoke a Relief Nursery's eligibility to receive state funding if OARN determines that the Relief Nursery no longer meets eligibility requirements in accordance with OAR 414-600-0015 to 414-600-0120.

(2) A Relief Nursery whose eligibility to receive state funding is revoked by OARN may appeal the revocation in the manner provided in this rule.

(3) Initial Appeal to OARN.

(a) To initiate an appeal of a revocation of eligibility, a Relief Nursery must submit a written appeal request to OARN within 30 calendar days of the date that OARN issues its proposed revocation of eligibility decision letter.

(b) An appeal of a revocation decision is limited to whether OARN's decision to revoke was based on the eligibility requirements in accordance with OAR 414-600-0015 to 414-600-0120.

(c) A Relief Nursery's appeal must identify how the Relief Nursery believes OARN misapplied the eligibility requirements of OAR 414-600-0015 to 414-600-0120 and how that error led to OARN's revocation of eligibility.

(d) Upon receipt of a written appeal request, OARN shall notify the Department of the request and create an appeal file. OARN must maintain all records and documents relating to the appeal and provide copies of all records and documents relating to the appeal to the Department upon request by the Department.

(e) OARN's review shall be conducted by individuals who did not participate in the revocation determination at issue in the appeal.

(f) OARN shall notify the Relief Nursery and the Department of its decision in writing within 30 calendar days of receipt of the appeal request.

(3) Request for Department Review.

(a) If a Relief Nursery is not satisfied with the outcome of its appeal to OARN, the Relief Nursery may request a review of OARN's decision by the Department.

(b) The request for Department review must be received in writing by the Department within 30 days of the date that OARN's written decision notification was issued.

(c) A Relief Nursery's request for Department review must identify in writing the decision made by OARN, describe the alleged error in OARN's decision and provide information to support the Relief Nursery's disagreement with the decision.

(d) The Department makes all final decisions on revocation determinations. The Department's review and final decision are limited to whether OARN's revocation decision comported with the requirements of OAR 414-600-0015 to 414-600-0120, and otherwise comports with applicable law.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 326.425(7)

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 417.788 & ORS 417.786

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