Oregon Statutes 343.181 – Transfer of special education rights to child with disability upon age of majority; notices
(1) When a child with a disability reaches the age of majority as described in ORS § 109.510 or 109.520 or is emancipated pursuant to ORS § 419B.550 to 419B.558:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 343.181
- Child with a disability: means a school-age child who is entitled to a free appropriate public education as specified by ORS § 339. See Oregon Statutes 343.035
- Individualized education program: means a written statement of an educational program for a child with a disability that is developed, reviewed and revised in a meeting in accordance with criteria established by rules of the State Board of Education for each child eligible for special education and related services under this chapter. See Oregon Statutes 343.035
- School district: means a common or union high school district that is charged with the duty or contracted with by a public agency to educate children eligible for special education. See Oregon Statutes 343.035
- Transition services: means a coordinated set of activities for a child with a disability that:
(a) Is designed to be within a results-oriented process;
(b) Is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the child to facilitate the child's transition from school to post-school activities, including post-secondary education, competitive employment, independent living and community inclusion;
(c) Is based on the individual child's needs, taking into account the child's preferences and interests; and
(d) May be special education, or related services, and may include earning credit at a community college or public university listed in ORS § 352. See Oregon Statutes 343.035
(a) The rights accorded to the child’s parents under this chapter transfer to the child;
(b) The school district shall provide any written notice required to both the child and the parents; and
(c) The school district shall notify the child and the parents of the transfer of rights.
(2) To promote self-determination and independence, the school district shall provide the child and the child’s parents with information and training resources regarding supported decision-making as a less restrictive alternative to guardianship, and with information and resources regarding strategies to remain engaged in the child’s secondary education and post-school outcomes. The school district shall provide the information described in this subsection at each individualized education program meeting that includes discussion of post-secondary education goals and transition services. [1999 c.989 § 9; 2021 c.210 § 1]