Lawsuit: Making Sure Children Attend a Full Day of School

A child with disabilities may need support to thrive in their classroom and develop the skills they need to succeed in life. Hundreds of Oregon children don't attend full days of school for months or even years at a time. With the right support, all children can learn in school alongside their classmates.

DRO 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.


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!



Case Documents

J.N. v. ODE, Case No. 6:19-cv-00096-AA



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