Request Help for
Shortened Schooldays
If your child was formally or informally excluded from a full day of school after Senate Bill 819 was enacted in July 2023 (and against your wishes), please fill out the form below.
Is Your Child Still Being Denied Full-Day School?
We’d Like to Hear from You!
By now, your school district should have informed you of your child’s increased rights to a full day of school under Senate Bill 819, a new law that ends all Oregon school districts’ rights to insist on a shortened school day when you object. As of July 2023, your school district is required to return your child to a full day of school within five days, if you object to a shortened school day.
As part of Disability Rights Oregon’s continued efforts to end the illegal and harmful use of shortened school days, we are concerned that some districts may be violating this the requirements of SB 819.
We would like to hear your story if, after telling your district you object, your child has not been returned to a full day of school. We are especially interested in hearing about problems that may be affecting other children in your district. Thank you!
Lawsuit: J.N. v Oregon Department of Education
In addition to fighting for full-day school via legislative advocacy, Disability Rights Oregon filed a federal, class action lawsuit to force the State to play a larger role in making sure that school districts are equipped to support children with disabilities in their classrooms. Providing children with disabilities with the proper support at a crucial moment early in their lives will give them the foundation they need to thrive in their classrooms and communities for years to come.
What to Expect
Disability Rights Oregon’s staff will review the information that you submit about your child’s situation and we may request additional information.
Disability Rights Oregon will not respond to every inquiry. We will open only a small number of new cases. If you have sent information already, there is no need to repeat or resend any information.
Mail this information
Our address is:
Disability Rights Oregon
Attn: Full School Day
511 SW 10th Ave., Suite 200
Portland, OR 97205