Which federal requirement relates to transition-age students and IEP meetings?

• A. They must be invited to district-wide meetings only.
• B. They are not invited to IEP meetings.
• C. They may attend only with parental consent.
• D. They must be invited to their IEP meetings.

Answer: (D)

Inviting transition-age students to their IEP meetings is required by IDEA. As students approach the age where planning for life after high school becomes central, the IEP must include transition goals and services, and the student should be invited to participate in the meeting to help plan post-school outcomes. The student’s presence is encouraged so their preferences and strengths shape goals for education, employment, and independence. The invitation is for the student to attend the IEP meeting itself, and parental consent is not required for the student to participate. This emphasis on direct student involvement distinguishes this requirement from other meeting invitations or access rules.