When a student will need significant follow up care because they are unable for some reason to make independent decisions, there are a variety of options to provide for that care:
It is strongly recommended that for all options listed here, legal counsel be consulted
Guardianship, Conservatorship, Healthcare Proxy are all options to be considered, below is the link to the Massachusetts Website for information about these options:
Link To MA.Gov information: https://www.mass.gov/guardianship-conservatorship-of-incapacitated-persons