Definitions
The provisions of this rule are retroactively effective January 12, 2023. Terms used in OAR chapter 461, division 194, are defined as follows, unless otherwise indicated by the context:
(1) “Culturally specific organizations” means an entity that provides services to a community in an organizational environment that is culturally focused, and the community being served recognizes it as a culturally specific entity that provides culturally and linguistically responsive services. The entity must have a record of successful community engagement and involvement with the community being served.
(2) “Culturally responsive organizations” means an entity that is designed to effectively meet the needs of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences through an understanding and respect for the beliefs, practices, culture, and linguistic needs of the diverse populations and communities being served.
(3) “Department” means the Oregon Department of Human Services.
(4) “Tribal governments” means the sovereign governing bodies of the nine federally recognized tribes, confederated tribes, and tribal nations in Oregon: