OAR 581-017-0915: Definitions

The following definitions apply to OAR 581-017-0915 to 581-017-0930: (1) “ Foster Care Student Success Pilot Grant ” means the grant established by Oregon Laws 2024, chapter 33, sections 1 to 6 pursuant to House Bill 4084 (2024). (2) “Education advocate” means a person who: (a) Provides advocacy, guidance, and support for a foster child student for educational purposes during the course of this grant; and (b) May or may not be the same person as the designated foster care point of contact. (3) “Foster child student” means a student enrolled in middle school or high school who is: (a) In the care and custody of the Department of Human Services pursuant to the provisions of ORS chapter 418 or 419B and is placed in substitute care; (b) A ward, as defined in ORS 419A.004, who remains in the legal custody of the ward’s parent or who is in the care and custody of the Department of Human Services but who is residing with the ward’s parent.