SB 819 established a new framework under which students with disabilities can receive an abbreviated school day program. Under SB 819, these provisions apply to students with disabilities who are eligible under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and to those who are currently being evaluated to determine eligibility. For more information visit the Abbreviated School Day Program Placements under SB 819 ODE webpage​ Abbreviated School Days Program Placements under SB 819. 

SB 819 Resources (SPED Shared Drive)

MSD Abbreviated Day Process (One Page Guidance)

Information for Building Admin (slide deck)

As school leaders, you are invaluable resources regarding the rights of students with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504). The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) supports your efforts to help our schools comply with Section 504, including the Department’s implementing regulations,. The attached resource guide reminds all educational institutions receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department that they must vigilantly work to ensure compliance with Section 504 and other Federal laws that protect students with disabilities. We intend this resource guide to also help parents of students with disabilities understand the obligations imposed under Section 504. In particular, the resource guide summarizes key requirements of Section 504, and aims to increase understanding of these requirements for both parents and members of the school community alike. 

U.S. Department of Education 504 Handbook 

The Oregon Department of Education publishes Student Access, a manual which provides information on Section 504 and the ADA. This version of Student Access incorporates the changes to Section 504 and the ADA that resulted from the ADAAA and its implementing regulations. The manual includes guidance on responding to service animal requests in schools, supporting students with the most intense health care needs, and what to do when parents revoke consent for special education and request 504 accommodations instead. Also, the manual includes sections on graduation issues and discipline of students with disabilities under Section 504.

ODE Student Access 504 Manual 

ODE offers regular 504 webinar trainings, sign up for them here. Below are links to recent slide decks. 

Navigating Compliant 504 Meetings Under 819 (COSA Conference, August 2023)

SB 810 & Section 504 (ODE, September 2023)

Section 504 101 (ODE, September 2023)

504 Coordinator Virtual Training (ODE, October 2023)

The ODE offers training, technical assistance, and dispute resolution for students, schools, districts, parents, and interested parties regarding civil rights and equal opportunity. For information, please contact Marinda Peters, Civil Rights Education Specialist, 255 Capitol Street NE, Salem, OR 97310; phone: 971-208-0460; or fax: 503-378-5156; email at Marinda.Peters@ode.oregon.gov.