Transfer of Rights
In Georgia, when an individual is 18 years old, they have reached the Age of Majority and are therefore considered an adult.
When a student is 18 years old, educational rights transfer from you, the parent(s) to the student. Examples of rights transferred:
- Right to receive notice of and attend IEP Team meetings.
- Right to consent to Evaluations/Reevaluations
- Right to utilize dispute resolution processes.
- Right to review and inspect education records.
The school system must notify the student and you, the parent(s) of the Transfer of Rights in writing prior to their 18th birthday. This typically occurs during the student’s IEP meeting, and includes a statement that the student and parent has been informed about the upcoming Transfer of Rights.
Once educational rights have been transferred, the adult student may designate parents as members of the IEP team as individuals who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the adult student. If guardianship is awarded by the probate court, parents must provide documentation of the court order to be kept on file at the local school.
For parents with concerns about their young adult’s ability to make decisions for themselves, please watch the video presentations from the 2023 Transition Fair on Supported Decision Making and Guardianship found here.
Presenter Video Presentations from 2023 GCPS Parent Transition Fair