SECONDARY TRANSITION - Regulations

5. Establish an exception to requirements for evaluation before a change in eligibility.

The evaluation described in §300.305(e)(1) [see 20 U.S.C. 1414(c)(5)(B)(i)] is not
required before the termination of a child's eligibility under Part B due to graduation from secondary school with a regular diploma, or due to exceeding the age eligibility for FAPE under State law.
[34 CFR 300.305(e)(2)] [20 U.S.C. 1414(c)(5)(B)(i)]

For a child whose eligibility under Part B terminates under circumstances described above, the LEA shall provide the child with a summary of the child’s academic achievement and functional performance, which shall include recommendations on how to assist the child in meeting the child’s postsecondary goals.
[34 CFR 300.305(e)(3)] [20 U.S.C. 1414(c)(5)(B)(ii)]

Dialogue Starter - Cross-stakeholder

Reaction Questions

  1. What information/documentation is currently provided to the student and his/her family at the time the student exits secondary school through graduation with a regular diploma or by exceeding the age eligibility for FAPE? Do you believe the documentation has been useful to students, and families, and adult agency services?


  2. What are the advantages of a Summary of Performance for a student exiting the public education system versus a copy of the most recent IEP with evaluation results? What could be the disadvantages (for students, adult agencies, universities)?


Application Questions

  1. What information/documentation should be included in a summary of academic and functional performance that would be beneficial to the student and his/her future? Who would be involved in developing this summary?


  2. How might the information on a Summary of Performance be used by a postsecondary agency to help the student better adjust to adult life?


  3. How will your district work closely with post secondary agencies to develop a system of collaboration and partnership that will benefit children as they move from one agency to another?

    These questions were developed by the following stakeholders working together:

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