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Special education by state
Special Education & IEP Help in Oregon
If your child has — or might need — an IEP in Oregon, this page puts the Oregon-specific rules into plain English: how long an evaluation can take, how Oregon rates on federal special-education oversight, the people who help for free, and exactly how to push back when something is wrong. Federal law (IDEA) is the floor everywhere; Oregon adds the details below.
How long does an IEP evaluation take in Oregon?
Oregon gives schools 60 school days (not 60 calendar days) after you sign consent to finish your child's first special education evaluation.
That differs from the federal default of 60 calendar days, so Oregon sets its own clock.
Source: OAR 581-015-2110
Oregon's federal IDEA rating
Oregon is currently rated “Meets requirements” — the U.S. Department of Education found that the state met federal special-education requirements in its most recent annual review. That is the top of four ratings — but it does not guarantee your own district is following the law.
Where to get free help in Oregon
Two places help Oregon families at no cost:
Parent Training & Information Center (free, federally funded)
Oregon special-education agency
Oregon Department of Education — Office of Enhancing Student Opportunities (Special Education)
How to file a special-education complaint in Oregon
Fill out ODE's Complaint Investigation Request Form and email it to ode.disputeresolution@ode.oregon.gov. Send a copy to your district too. It's free.
Your rights everywhere (federal law)
These IDEA rights apply in Oregon and every state. Start here:
Understand your child's IEP — line by line
IEP Path decodes the plan into plain language, flags what's weak or missing, and writes the letters — in English and Spanish.