Concussion records request requires schools' attention

OSBA attorneys have offered guidance for a recent public records request from InvestigateWest.

• InvestigateWest, a nonprofit journalism studio, is examining concussions in youth sports in Oregon. It has asked school districts for a list of coaches, methods for training coaches about concussions, statistics on concussions in the district, and return-to-participation forms.

  Under a recent change to Oregon public records law, schools have five (5) days to acknowledge receipt of the request and fifteen (15 days to respond. Schools will need to redact some of the information.

If you have any questions about responding to a request from InvestigateWest, or responding to any other public records request, please contact OSBA Member Services Attorney Spencer Lewis, or 1-800-578-6722.