Authorities: 34 CFR Part 300; Texas Education Code; Texas Estates Code; 19 TAC Chapters 75, 89
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Transition services means a coordinated set of activities for the child with a disability that:
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Transition services may be special education, if provided as specially-designed instruction, or a related service, if required to assist the child with a disability to benefit from special education as described in the SUPPLEMENTARY AIDS AND SERVICES, SPECIAL EDUCATION, RELATED SERVICES framework.
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If the child does not attend the ADMISSION, REVIEW, AND DISMISSAL COMMITTEE MEETING where transition services are discussed, as set forth in the ADMISSION, REVIEW, AND DISMISSAL COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP framework, the local educational agency (LEA) must take other steps to ensure the child's preferences and interests are considered.
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BY AGE 14
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Beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, not later than when the child reaches age 14, the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee must consider and, if appropriate, address:
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Beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, a child’s ARD committee will annually review and, if necessary, update the portion of the child’s individualized education program (IEP) that addresses these issues.
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BY AGE 16
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Beginning not later than the first IEP to be in effect when the child turns 16, or younger if determined appropriate by the ARD committee, and updated annually thereafter, the IEP must include the following:
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BY AGE 17
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Not later than one year before the 18th birthday of the child with a disability, the LEA must comply with the ADULT STUDENT AND TRANSFER OF RIGHTS framework.
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BY AGE 18
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Beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, for an adult student the ARD committee must consider and, if appropriate, address involvement in the student’s transition and future by the adult student’s parent and other persons, if the parent or other person:
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When a child with a disability reaches age 18, the LEA must comply with the ADULT STUDENT AND TRANSFER OF RIGHTS framework.
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OTHER ISSUES RELEVANT TO TRANSITION
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When determining the courses of study, the ARD committee must consider the GRADUATION framework.
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The LEA must ensure that children with disabilities have access to career and technical education (CTE) classes.
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When determining placement in a CTE classroom, the ARD committee must consider the child's graduation plan, the content of the IEP, including the consideration of transition services, and classroom supports.
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If a participating agency, other than the LEA, fails to provide the transition services described in the IEP:
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TRANSITION AND EMPLOYMENT GUIDE
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