The accountability requirement under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 mandates each state determines the extent to which students are achieving transition outcomes (State Performance Plan - Indicator 14). To meet the federal reporting requirement, each local educational agency (LEA) is mandated to administer an Exit Process and Post-School Surveys to students (who have graduated, dropped out or reached the maximum age) with individualized education programs (IEPs) once over a five-year period, based on the LEA's assignment to a targeted sampling year.
For the 2025-2026 school year, LEAs assigned to target sampling Cohort 1 are required to administer the My Plan for Success (MP4S) Exit Process. During 2026-2027, these same LEAs will be required to complete the Post-School Surveys.
The following information specifically addresses the Exit Process administration for 2025-26. LEAs assigned to target sampling Cohort 1, as listed below, are required to address the following: