§300.43. Transition services.
34 C.F.R. § 300.43
Transition services means a coordinated set of activities for a child with a disability that—
Is designed to be within a results-oriented process, that is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the child with a disability to facilitate the child's movement from school to post-school activities, including postsecondary education, vocational education, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation;
Is based on the individual child's needs, taking into account the child's strengths, preferences, and interests; and includes—
Instruction;
Related services;
Community experiences;
The development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives; and
If appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and provision of a functional vocational evaluation.
Transition services— for children with disabilities may be special education, if provided as specially designed instruction, or a related service, if required to assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1221e-3, 1406, 1411-1419, and 3474; Pub. L. 111-256, 124 Stat. 2643; unless otherwise noted.
Source
Source: 71 FR 46753, Aug. 14, 2006, unless otherwise noted.