The P&V Perspective: Spring Legal Check In
Transition Plans
Practical Considerations
As another school year is coming to a close and 8th grade students promote to high school, it is important for IEP teams to remember the requirements set forth under Assembly Bill (“AB”) 438. Pursuant to AB 438, effective July 1, 2025, if determined appropriate by the IEP team, IEP teams must ensure that students with IEPs have a post-secondary transition plan in place when the student starts high school, unless the IEP team determines that a student would benefit from postponement of inclusion of the transition plan and is able to appropriately justify postponement. However, even when an IEP team determines postponement of the transition plan would benefit the student, a transition plan must be in place by the time the student turns 16.
If you have any questions about AB 438 or how to determine if a transition plan is needed under same, please contact any of the attorneys at P&V. You can also follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook.
Written By: Aimee Perry | May. 6, 2026
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