The bill amends Section 16-24-18 of the General Laws concerning the transition from school to self-sufficient adulthood for students with disabilities. It requires transition planning for high school students with disabilities who have a Section 504 plan, aligning their transition planning requirements with those of students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The transition planning process will begin by age fourteen or younger if deemed appropriate and will involve collaboration among various stakeholders, including the young person, their guardian, and educational personnel.

The bill also updates the language used to describe disabilities, replacing terms such as "mental retardation" with "intellectual disabilities" and clarifying the types of impairments included. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
234: 16-24-18