IDEA '97 Transition Requirements: A Guide

Appendix C: Materials Regarding Transfer of Student Rights

Appendices

Sample
Notice of Transfer of Parental Rights
to be Provided Both to the Student and the Parents

 

Student's Full Name ___________________
Identification Number ___________________
Birthdate___________________Age________ Grade______
School ___________________
Date ___________________

 

Dear ___________________ (Parent) and ___________________(Student),

___________________ (Student) will turn 18 on ___________________(Month/Day/Year)

The state of___________________ transfers rights to individuals at the age of majority. Therefore, all parental rights will transfer to the student and he/she becomes responsible to make all decisions regarding future educational services, unless a legal guardian or conservator has been appointed. If a guardian or conservator has been appointed, please notify the IEP coordinator. Parent(s) will continue to receive any future notices required by state and federal laws and rules regarding educational programming. If you have questions, you may contact me.

Position Telephone

________________________
IEP Coordinator

________________________
Position

________________________
Telephone

________________________________________________________________________________
Address

Enclosed: Parent Rights and Procedural Safeguards brochure.

Copies:

IEP Coordinator
Student
Parent

This form is available in several languages, Braille or other formats.
Contact, ___________________, the director of special education at ___________________ (phone number).

Adapted from and used with permission from
Minnesota Department of Children, Families & Learning.