Or. Admin. R. 581-015-2325 - Transfer of Procedural Rights at Age of Majority

(1) When a child with a disability reaches the age of majority under ORS 109.510 or 109.520, or is emancipated pursuant to ORS 419B.550 to 419B.558, the rights accorded to the child's parents under the special education laws transfer to the child. A student for whom rights have transferred is considered an "adult student" under OAR 581-015-2000.

(2) Notwithstanding section (1) of this rule:

(a) Pursuant to a protective proceeding under ORS chapter 125, the Probate Court may find the child to be incapacitated to make educational decisions and may appoint a guardian to exercise these rights.

(b) Under ORS 419B.220 or 419C.220, the Juvenile Court may appoint a surrogate parent to exercise these rights if the child is a ward of the state.

(3) School districts are not responsible for the costs of a protective proceeding unless the school district is the Petitioner.

(4) Pursuant to OAR 581-015-2320(9), a child to whom rights transfer may request that a surrogate be appointed to exercise the child's special education rights.

(5) This rule applies to all students, including students who are incarcerated in a state or local adult or juvenile correctional facility or jail.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 581-015-2325

ODE 24-1999, f. & cert. ef. 9-24-99; ODE 2-2003, f. & cert. ef. 3-10-03; Renumbered from 581-015-0101, ODE 10-2007, f. & cert. ef. 4-25-07

Stat. Auth.: ORS 343.055, 343.155

Stats. Implemented: ORS 343.155, 343.181, 34 CFR 300.520