OR HB3000

Children's Advocate appointment authority transfers from the Director of Human Services to the Governor, with Senate confirmation required under ORS 171.562 and 171.565

Current Children's Advocate's term expires January 1, 2026, though the person may be reappointed by the Governor

Complaint reviews by the Children's Advocate must now be "culturally informed" and pay specific attention to inequitable application of policies and procedures

Department of Human Services must provide parents, guardians, or caregivers with information about the Office of Children's Advocate toll-free telephone line when conducting child abuse investigations

Department must implement Children's Advocate recommendations or provide written notice explaining why it intends not to implement them