2006-09-16 06:32:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
Parental rights have not been terminated.
2006-09-16 06:48:52 · update #1
I am part of a Child Study Team in NJ and I have had foster parents attend the IEP and sign off on the IEP. If that is who the child is living with, that is who the school should invite as the guardian
Like someone mentioned, a signature of a parent is not required for an annual review UNLESS there is going to be a change in the child's placement.
But yes, I think you should be invited and attend! As for the biological parents, I'd say no. There is a reason they are not in their custody, right?
2006-09-16 06:53:08 · answer #1 · answered by TP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This all depends on the state that the child and parents live in. In Ohio, the school may invite the parents, but this depends on the conditions under which the child was placed in foster care, and is up to the discretion of the school. The school can proceed with the meeting without input from the parent, provided they have a surrogate parent attending.
2006-09-16 13:42:38 · answer #2 · answered by vcscallicoat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally they still have the right, but never the obligation.
Parents aren't obligated to attend IEP meetings even for a child who is NOT in foster care.
2006-09-16 13:35:19 · answer #3 · answered by ICARRESS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they still retain parental rights -- then YES, they have the right and obligation to attend the child's Special Education IEP meeting.
2006-09-16 22:07:16 · answer #4 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best bet is to contact the child case worker for advice on this one. Each case is different and there is a reason the child was placed in care, the case worker will know the right answer
2006-09-16 13:37:20 · answer #5 · answered by sherryisfrenchcookie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are the legal guardians, yes. If not, the legal guardian approves them to come. I would double check with whoever is overseeing your meetings for your districts policies. Hope your meeting goes well.
2006-09-16 16:12:01 · answer #6 · answered by Whisper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only legal guardians can attend; submit a request to the school, in writing to attend if your not legal guardian.
2006-09-16 14:22:58 · answer #7 · answered by Guinevere 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it depends on how good it is for his parents to be thier I would say no but thats me.
2006-09-16 23:43:10 · answer #8 · answered by Renee B 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋