Description
The education rights holder is a child’s biological parent(s). However, a court can limit a parent’s education rights and appoint a “Responsible Adult” or “Educational Representative” to make educational decisions. If the court is unable to appoint a responsible adult AND a child has been referred for a special education assessment or has an IEP or is subject to disciplinary proceedings, then the District must appoint a “Surrogate Parent” as ERH. Once a child turns 18 years old, he or she holds his or her own education rights.