Senate Bill 819

Learn about changes to Abbreviated School Day policies in Oregon

Do you know about a new law in Oregon called SB 819?

This law limits the use of abbreviated school day (shortened school day). It reinforces the rights of students with disabilities to access the same amount of instructional time and services as other students in their district in the same grade, ensuring that every student has meaningful access to their education.

Senate Bill 819 is a new law that changes how schools may use “abbreviated school day programs,” which means a program where your child attends school for fewer hours of school than other students. Your consent as a parent is now required before a district can shorten your child’s school day.

If your child was on an abbreviated school day program at the end of the 2022-2023 school year, that will continue for the 2023-2024 school year unless you revoke consent in writing, or tell the school in writing that you no longer want your child on an abbreviated school day, at least 14 days before the first day of school. If you do so, your child will start the school year with a full school day. You may also withdraw consent at any time once the school year begins, after which your child must be restored to a full school day within 5 days.

We are here to help you navigate your child’s transition to a full school day! Reach out to our support line for one-on-one support. You may also visit the Oregon Department of Education’s page on SB 819 for information about the new policies.