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Or. Rev. Stat. § 417.708 (2026)

Legislative findings relating to young children

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      417.708 Legislative findings relating to young children. The Legislative Assembly finds:

      (1) The first three years of life are a crucial period in a child’s life, and during this period a child is sensitive to the protective mechanisms of parental and family support.

      (2) Brain development that takes place during the first year of life is rapid and extensive and has implications for lifelong physical, social-emotional and cognitive well-being. [2001 c.831 §2]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2012–2012 · leading case: Sornson v. Oregon Comm'n on Child., 887 F. Supp. 2d 1111 (D. Or. 2012).
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Sornson v. Oregon Comm'n on Child., 887 F. Supp. 2d 1111 (D. Or. 2012). · cites it 2× “735, OCCF is limited to “promot[ing] the wellness of children and families at the state level and [to] act in accordance with the principles, characteristics and values identified in ORS 417.708 to 417.725”. ORS 417.735(1) (emphasis added).”
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