Introduction
A timely and coordinated school response to a concussion or other brain injury is essential to ensuring student safety, supporting recovery, and maintaining academic progress. Brain injuries can impact thinking, memory, attention, and emotional regulation, which in turn affect learning and classroom behavior. Oregon uses a symptom-based return-to-school approach, recognizing that recovery is unique to each student and that supports must be flexible and responsive to changing needs. Early identification, effective communication with families and healthcare providers, and the use of temporary academic and physical accommodations can prevent further injury and promote healing.
In alignment with House Bill 3007 (2025) and OAR 581-021-3007, Oregon public education providers are required to:
- Ensure that all students have access to a Brain Injury Management Team to assess needs, implement supports, and monitor recovery through ongoing collaboration with families.
- Follow the Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE) procedures and use the Immediate Temporary Accommodations Plan (ITAP) form;
- Immediately implement physical activity restrictions as determined by the brain injury management team; and
- Implement the ITAP within 10 school days of receiving written medical documentation of a brain injury.
Procedure, ITAP Form, and Guidance
Resources and Information
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