Need Advice: Moving Across the Country with a High School Junior Who Has Special Needs

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I’m reaching out for advice on behalf of a friend. They have a son who is a junior in high school and has special needs. The family is in conflict because one parent wants to move from Tennessee back home to Oregon, where they are originally from. However, they’re worried about how disruptive this move could be for their son, especially given his education and support system. The child has been in the school system in TN for 12 years and work very well with him. They’re considering pulling him out of school entirely, but aren’t sure what the legal or educational options are.

Specifically, we’re trying to find out: • Are there any exemptions in Tennessee or Oregon that would allow a child with special needs to not finish high school? • What are the alternative education paths or diplomas available for students with special needs in either of these states? • Has anyone navigated a situation where moving affected a child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) or special education services?

Both parents have full-time jobs and are super stressed out about researching and don’t know what to do. Any help would be very much appreciated — Thank you in advance.

Submitted October 03, 2024 at 08:15AM by justbreathedude https://ift.tt/3p1Pico