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The transfer of rights encompasses three main areas:
Notice must be given by the student's 17th birthday
Both the student and parent must be informed
When the student turns 18 years old, the same rights that were previously provided to the parent are now transferred to the student
Explanation
Explanation
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:
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:
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.
Example: This is a blank Notice of Transfer of Parent Rights form letter in SpEd Forms.
After notice has been given:
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.
FAQ: What if the parent is planning to pursue conservatorship or guardianship?
FAQ: What if the parent is planning to pursue conservatorship or guardianship?
Although the school is required to inform the parents of the rights that will transfer, the process for guardianship or conservatorship must be initiated and completed by the parent(s).
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