School Accommodations Following Brain Injury
In 2025, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 3007, along with corresponding Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 581-021-3007, to ensure that students recovering from a concussion or other brain injury receive timely, temporary school accommodations to support a safe return to learning.
These requirements direct schools to develop an Immediate and Temporary Accommodations Plan (ITAP) when they receive written notification and medical documentation of a student’s concussion or other brain injury. This parent and caregiver friendly handout was created to help explain HB 3007.
The following resources will assist schools and/or parents.
Oregon Department of Education’s Return to School after a Concussion or Other Brain Injury
This Oregon Department of Education webpage serves as the statewide hub for school return-to-learn guidance following concussion or other brain injury. It includes links to HB 3007, OAR 581-021-3007, the required Brain Injury Procedures, the official Immediate and Temporary Accommodations Plan (ITAP) form (in multiple languages), the Accommodations Guide, and ODE training materials.
CRIS Immediate and Temporary Accommodations Plan (ITAP) Form (PDF Version)
( Word DOC version available here )
Our CRIS ITAP sample form was developed for use or adoption by Oregon school districts. It was designed to support compliance with HB 3007 and OAR 581-021-3007, align with the best available research on brain injury and school-based accommodations, and promote the development of high-quality, effective accommodation plans that support students’ recovery and return to learning. View the CRIS ITAP technical development notes.
Return to School via the Center for Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT)
ReturnToSchool.org is a national resource hub focused on supporting students’ return to school after concussion or other traumatic brain injury. It provides training, webinars, and practical resources for educators, clinicians, and families, with an emphasis on evidence-based, school-focused return-to-learn practices and cross-disciplinary collaboration.