Section 419B.021 - Degree requirements for persons conducting investigation or making determination regarding child(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person who conducts an investigation under ORS 419B.020, makes a determination that a child must be taken into protective custody under ORS 419B.150 or 419B.152 or makes a determination that a child should not be released to the child's parent or other responsible person under ORS 419B.165 (1)(b) must have: (a) At least a bachelor's degree in: (A) Human services or a field related to human services; or(B) A field other than one described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, if the Department of Human Services determines by rule that the coursework completed by the person is equivalent to a bachelor's degree in human services and that the person has sufficient training in providing human services; or(b) An associate degree with additional training or additional certification in human services or a field related to human services, as determined by the department by rule.(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a law enforcement official as defined in ORS 147.005.Amended by 2019 Ch. 631, § 3, eff. 1/1/2020.Amended by 2019 Ch. 594, § 6a, eff. 1/1/2020.419B.021 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 419B or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.