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 2026-2027 school year, LEAs assigned to target sampling Cohort 2 are required to administer the My Plan for Success (MP4S) Exit Process. During 2027-2028, these same LEAs will be required to complete the Post-School Surveys.
The following information specifically addresses the Exit Process administration for 2026-27. LEAs assigned to target sampling Cohort 2, as listed below, are required to address the following: