Students who turn 18 years old during the school year must be recognized and treated as an Independent Student from the date of their 18th birthday. Independent Students maintain all the responsibilities of an adult and cannot transfer these responsibilities to their parent/guardian(s). Schools must take instructions from the Independent Student for all matters, including but not limited to: consents and waivers, attendance, field trips, suspensions, damage to property, and emergency contacts.
A Notification letter of the changes in rights and responsibilities of Independent Students should be sent to the parent/guardian(s) of the student the month prior to the student turning 18 years old.
