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Information on Educational Rights Holders

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2020

This form provides information about an 'educational rights holder,' which is an adult the court names to help make decisions about a child's education or development. It explains the rights and duties of this appointed person.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This information is provided in the context of a juvenile court case, especially after a hearing where the court may appoint an educational rights holder.

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Common questions

What is an educational rights holder?
It is an adult the court names to help make decisions about a child's education or development. This person can be a parent, guardian, or Indian custodian, or someone else appointed by the court.
What happens if the court appoints an educational rights holder?
The appointed person gets rights and duties from the court. They must follow confidentiality laws and work with the child's school district.
If I disagree with a decision about my educational rights, what should I do?
If a parent, guardian, or Indian custodian has rights limited or changed by the court, their attorney must file a Notice of Appeal—Juvenile (form JV-800) within 60 days.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2020.

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