The document discusses the age of majority and the transfer of educational rights from parents to students. It explains that in most states, including Virginia, the age of majority is 18. At this age, students acquire full legal rights and parents' rights transfer to the student. For students with disabilities under IDEA, schools must notify parents and students one year prior to the student turning 18 to discuss this transfer of rights. The document also outlines options for parents to still be involved in educational decision making for students with special needs over 18 through guardianship, power of attorney, or becoming the student's educational representative.

2. Age of Majority The age when a person acquires all the rights and responsibilities of being an adult. In most states the age is 18.

4. When a student reaches age of majority, the rights of the parent legally transfer to the student.

5. In Under IDEA 2004 School divisions transfer all educational decisions and rights from the parent or guardian to the student with disabilities at age 18.

11. What about students with special needs, or students who have a condition or illness which might impair their ability to make informed educational decisions ?