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IEP Team Members
> Must seek parental consent and invite a representative from any agency “that is likely to be responsible for providing or
paying for transition services.” (34 C.F.R. § 300.321 (b)(3).)
> Must invite student to attend any meeting about transition planning. (34 C.F.R. § 300.321 (b)(1).)
> Take necessary steps to ensure child’s preferences and interests are considered when not in attendance. (34 C.F.R. § 300.321
(b)(2).)

Employment
> Facilitate movement toward employment, though not obligated to guarantee a job. (Fresno Unified Sch. Dist., OAH Case
No. 2012100242/2012100291.)
> Expose to a variety of employment options. (Id.)

Miscellaneous
> A statement of needed transition services is a required content element for an IEP, but no specific format is required.
> With the 2006 IDEA Part B regulations, the Department of Education included a “Model IEP form”, which included a format
for transition IEP content. (34 C.F.R. § 300.320 (b).)
> Initiate transition services at a younger age where severe disabilities create risk of dropping out. IDEA standards then
apply. (Questions and Answers on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Evaluations, and Reevaluations, 111 LRP 63322
(OSERS 09/01/11).)
> Do not unilaterally delegate transition responsibilities to parents. (See In re Child with Disabilities, 21 IDELR 624 (SEA CT
1994).)

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