ORS 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 109.621 or 109.625 or is emancipated pursuant to ORS 419B.550 to 419B.558: (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]