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@OHAOregon
October 22, 2021
Contact: Jonathan Modie, 971-246-9139, PHD.Communications@dhsoha.state.or.us
What: Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) will provide input to Oregon Health Authority on state rules regarding school exclusion, public health and safety requirements for childcare providers and youth programs, masking in schools, and vaccination requirements in schools (Oregon Administrative Rules 333-019-0010, 333-019-1005, 333-019-0015, and 333-019-1030).
Agenda: Provide input on the following rules:
The purpose of the RAC meeting is to "to seek input from committee members during the development or amendment of a rule, including the projected burden and fiscal impact of the rule and suggestions for alternative language. The general public is invited to attend the RAC meeting in listen-only mode. After the rule is formally proposed, a written comment period and public hearing will be announced to solicit input from the public. If you would like to receive information about this opportunity when it is available, please contact publichealth.rules@dhsoha.state.or.us to be added to the interested parties list.
When: Thursday, Oct. 28, 1-3:30 p.m.
Where: Register for this meeting to receive meeting login information:
Attendee listen-only phone number: 657-615-349
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7219673042470050060
Background: The COVID-19-related rules around school exclusion, public health and safety requirements for childcare providers and youth programs, masking in schools, and vaccination requirements in schools were amended or adopted via the temporary rulemaking process in mid-2021; they are planned to be made permanent. Oregon Health Authority is seeking input on this permanent rulemaking process.
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