OAR 423-155-0035: Identification and Correction of Racial and Ethnic Disparities

(1) Upon collection of Data received from Institutions, the YDD shall: (a) Analyze the received Data to ensure it is sufficient to make a disparities determination. (b) Request additional Data necessary to make a disparities determination. (c) Initiate a corrective action process, in case of the following: (A) The Data received is not sufficient for making a disparities determination; (B) The Data received indicates that a disparity does exist; or (C) The Institution is non-reporting and the Data cannot be obtained. (d) Recommend changes for the purpose of reducing disparities or producing sufficient Data. (2) Upon identification of a disparity, the YDD shall notify the Institution in writing of the following: (a) The races or ethnicities implicated in the disparity; (b) Recommended actions to reduce or eliminate future racial and ethnic disparities.