A 2003 Oregon law defines evidence-based program as a program that “incorporates significant and relevant practices based on scientifically based research; and is cost effective” and states that the Oregon Department of Corrections, Oregon Youth Authority, Oregon Youth Development Division, and “the part of the Oregon Health Authority that deals with mental health and addiction issues” shall (1) spend at least 75% of state moneys that the agency receives for programs on evidence-based programs; (2) perform cost-benefit analyses; and (3) compile a biennial program inventory with results from funded programs. As of 2022, the Oregon Youth Authority spent 88% of General Funds ($59.6 million) and 91% of total funds ($88.5 million) subject to Oregon’s Senate Bill 267 (SB267) on evidence-based programming. In a 2022 report to the legislature, the Oregon Department of Education Youth Development Division indicated 94% ($2,420,087) of reported expenditures support local programs that meet evidence-based practice criteria.