34 C.F.R. § 300.520

Transfer of parental rights at age of majority

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(a) General. A State may provide that, when a child with a disability reaches the age of majority under State law that applies to all children (except for a child with a disability who has been determined to be incompetent under State law)—

(1)(i) The public agency must provide any notice required by this part to both the child and the parents; and

(ii) All rights accorded to parents under Part B of the Act transfer to the child;

(2) All rights accorded to parents under Part B of the Act transfer to children who are incarcerated in an adult or juvenile, State or local correctional institution; and

(3) Whenever a State provides for the transfer of rights under this part pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section, the agency must notify the child and the parents of the transfer of rights.

(b) Special rule. A State must establish procedures for appointing the parent of a child with a disability, or, if the parent is not available, another appropriate individual, to represent the educational interests of the child throughout the period of the child's eligibility under Part B of the Act if, under State law, a child who has reached the age of majority, but has not been determined to be incompetent, can be determined not to have the ability to provide informed consent with respect to the child's educational program.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1415(m))
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 17 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2000–2023 · leading case: Reyes Ex Rel. E.M. v. Manor Indep. Sch. Dist., 850 F.3d 251 (5th Cir. 2017).
Reyes Ex Rel. E.M. v. Manor Indep. Sch. Dist., 850 F.3d 251 (5th Cir. 2017). · cites it 2× “017(a); 34 C.F.R. § 300.520 (a)(1)(h). Although a child’s rights flow from the federal statute, states are given authority to set up the enforcement procedures for achieving the IDEA’S goals.”
Alex R., a Minor, by & Through Beth R., & Beth R., His Mother & Next Friend v. Forrestville Valley Cmty. Unit Sch. Dist. 221, 375 F.3d 603 (7th Cir. 2004). “” 34 C.F.R. § 300.520 (b)(2). It is not disputed that the District adhered to this procedure when it implemented such a plan within a few days of suspending Alex.”
Indep. Sch. Dist. No. 284, Wayzata Area Schs., Wayzata, Minnesota v. A.C., by & Through Her Parent, C.C., 258 F.3d 769 (8th Cir. 2001). “While Education Department regulations do permit children with disabilities to be suspended from school under some circumstances, see 34 C.F.R. § 300.520 (a)(1), the Department also instructs schools that suspension or expulsion is not normally appropriate as a first-line…”
Farrin v. Maine Sch. Admin. Dist. No. 59, 165 F. Supp. 2d 37 (D. Me. 2001). · cites it 2× “§ 1415 (k)(l)(B); 34 C.F.R. § 300.520 (b). C. The IDEA’S Procedural Protections for Parents and Students The IDEA gives a disabled child’s parents a number of procedural rights intended to ensure their participation in the development of their child’s program and placement.”
Hornstine v. Twp. of Moorestown, 263 F. Supp. 2d 887 (D.N.J. 2003). “Therefore, the request for due process cannot be processed because it does not seek a final determination concerning “identification, evaluation, reevaluation, classification, educational placement, the provision of a free, appropriate public education, or disciplinary action…”
Baer v. Klagholz, 771 A.2d 603 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2001). · cites it 2× “(e) In the case of a removal for drug or weapons offenses under 34 C.F.R. § 300.520 (a)(2), or a removal by an administrative law judge for dangerousness consistent with 34 C.”
Dohmen Ex Rel. Dohmen v. Twin Rivers Pub. Sch., 207 F. Supp. 2d 972 (D. Neb. 2002). “§ 1415 (k)(l)(B); 34 C.F.R. § 300.520 .” Id. “The IDEA gives a disabled child’s parents a number of procedural rights intended to ensure their participation in the development of their child’s program and placement.”
LIH Ex Rel. LH v. New York City Bd. of Educ., 103 F. Supp. 2d 658 (E.D.N.Y 2000). “34 C.F.R. § 300.520 . Further, the assessment plan developed by the IEP team shall be implemented as soon as practicable.”
Dallas Indep. Sch. Dist. v. Woody ex rel. K.W., 178 F. Supp. 3d 443 (N.D. Tex. 2016). “Under 34 C.F.R. § 300.520 , Kelsey's identity was concealed before she reached the age of majority, which is 18 years of age in Texas.”
Klein Indep. Sch. Dist. v. Hovem, 745 F. Supp. 2d 700 (S.D. Tex. 2010). · cites it 2× “1049(a); 34 C.F.R. § 300.520 (a). That same fall the parents began to explore other options to KISD, which they concluded was not improving Per’s deficiencies, to help him reach his goal to go to college and live independently.”
Monica Reyes v. Manor Indep. Sch. Di (5th Cir. 2017). · cites it 2× “017(a); 34 C.F.R. § 300.520 (a)(1)(ii). Although a child’s rights flow from the federal statute, states are given authority to set up the enforcement procedures for achieving the IDEA’s goals.”
Alvarez v. Texas Educ. Agency (5th Cir. 2023). “§ 1415(m)(2); 34 C.F.R. § 300.520 (b). Presently, Texas has not adopted the Special Rule.”
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