OR HB2815

Requires the Department of Early Learning and Care to develop and implement a statewide early learning plan for Native American and Alaska Native children age 8 and younger who have experienced disproportionate outcomes in early childhood education

Establishes the Oregon Tribal Early Learning Alliance as an advisory committee with 18 voting members (two from each of Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes) plus nonvoting members including parents, tribal educators, and representatives from state agencies

Creates a grant program to distribute funds to each of Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes to implement plan objectives including culturally responsive curricula, kindergarten readiness, literacy improvement, and Native language preservation

Establishes the Tribal Early Learning Fund in the State Treasury, with moneys continuously appropriated to the department and up to 5% retained each biennium for technical assistance and professional development

Replaces the previous Tribal Early Learning Hub structure with this new coordinated system developed in consultation with tribes consistent with tribal sovereignty, customs, and culture