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Committee advances bill requiring temporary accommodation plans after student concussion; amendment shortens timeline to 10 school days
Summary
House Bill 3,007, which would require a standard form and temporary accommodation plans for students diagnosed with concussions or brain injuries, was passed out of committee with an amendment changing a 10-day implementation requirement to 10 school days and specifying review intervals.
The Senate Education Committee on Monday adopted an amendment and moved House Bill 3,007 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. Committee staff presenter Lisa said the bill would require public education providers to develop and implement temporary accommodation plans when informed in writing of a student’s diagnosis by a health-care professional and would require the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to establish a procedure and sample form.
The committee adopted an A4 amendment that changed the phrase “10 days” to “10 school days” for implementing identified accommodations after written notification and that clarified other timing provisions. The bill requires identified accommodations to be in effect within 10 school days after the provider receives written notification and requires a plan to be reviewed at least every two months. Staff said the measure first applies to the 2025–26 school year, declares an emergency and takes effect on passage; staff also reported a minimal fiscal impact and no revenue impact.
During the work session a senator asked about inclusion of athletic trainers; staff confirmed athletic trainers are listed in the bill as essential school staff responsible for student supervision. Senator Robinson said she would vote yes on the bill, though she expressed concern about delays in writing plans. The committee adopted the amendment and moved the bill to the floor.
