Notice of Transfer of Rights at Age of Majority

The notice must be given by the student’s 17th birthday, and this typically occurs during the annual IEP meeting prior to the student's 17th birthday. Both the student and the parent(s) must be informed. If the student is 18, unless the district has documentation to indicate otherwise, the student provides consent but the parent can still be involved in the team.

If notice is given during an IEP meeting:

• Provide a copy of the Notice of Transfer of Parent Rights letter from SpEd Forms.

• Verbally explain the changes that occur at age 18.

If notice is given outside an IEP meeting:

• Send home a copy of the Notice of Transfer of Parent Rights letter from SpEd Forms.

• Verbally explain the notice to the student and to their parent/guardian. Document these conversations using the Communication Log in SpEd Forms.

After notice has been given:

• Click the checkbox in SpEd Forms next to: "The Student was informed on ____ of the rights that will transfer on: [auto-fills with student's 18th birthday date]."

• Make sure the Notice of Transfer of Parent Rights letter is finalized in SpEd Forms history and filed with the student's special education records.