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Hello I am 17, I plan to move into an apartment by myself. I am unsure with how school transfers work. in order for me to transfer schools does a legal guardian have to sign papers for both schools or only the school that I’m transferring away from. And 2nd question. Is there a way where I don’t need a legal guardian to transfer schools
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Hello, we're thankful that you're reaching out for help around this. It's good that you're looking to make a change, and figuring out the logistics can be stressful.
Unfortunately all schools and school districts operate a bit differently, so we cannot give any definite answers regarding what either of your schools require. If possible, a good next step might be to contact someone in the office at both schools to talk about what's required. If there is already someone you know and trust, they could be a good place to start. Otherwise, you may be able to email someone or call the school directly and ask to talk to someone regarding some questions around transferring.
If you want further support, want to plan out your conversations with them, or need someone else with you while you go through any of these steps, you can call us at 1-800-786-2929 or text chat us at 1800runaway.org.
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I’m 17 living in a home where if I’m upset I’m dramatic and have a lot of problems with my family on my 18 birthday I am moving in with my bf and his family how hard is it going to be to transfer to his school districtComment
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Hi,
Thank you for contacting the National Runaway Safeline. We appreciate you reaching out and sharing what has been going on. We are here for you 24/7.
It sounds like things have been really stressful with your family. We are not legal experts but in most states the age of an adult is 18 years old. As far as you turning 18 you are legally able to move out without guardian consent. Additionally, you should be able to move schools without parental consent, however it is worth calling the school you are looking to transfer to to see how they might handle your situation. One resource you might try if your school requires parental consent is School House Connection. Link: https://schoolhouseconnection.org/
We work best when we can have a conversation with you. We would recommend calling us at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) or by Live Chat, we are here 24/7. Please call or chat soon at our website www.1800runaway.org.
National Runaway Safeline
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1-800-RUNAWAY (24 Hour Hotline)https://www.nationalrunawaysafeline.org
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when i turn 18, i’m going to still be in my senior year of high school. i live in texas and i was wondering if it was possible to transfer out of state to florida to a different highschool without a parents consent?Comment
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(If you are in danger for any reason, please call the police or go to your local emergency room.)
Hi there,
Thanks so much for reaching out. You asked a great question about transferring schools without your parents' consent. Generally, since you will be 18 you should be able to transfer yourself with no issues, however certain schools may have different rules regarding parental consent. The way to know for sure is to call the school you are looking to transfer to and ask about their policy for 18 year-olds looking to transfer themselves.
If your chosen school requires parental consent even when you're 18, you still have a right to go to school and there may be some work-arounds. You can visit our friends at SchoolHouse Connection (https://schoolhouseconnection.org/) to learn about your rights and possibly find an advocate to make sure you're still able to attend school.
If you have any other questions or need help making a plan to leave home, the NRS is available 24/7 via online chat or by calling 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929). Our services are completely confidential. We hope to hear from you soon!
Good luck,
-National Runaway Safeline
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hi
i live in Florida
my parents have a court ordered parenting plan
i turn 18 in December
i live with my dad
i attend high school but i wanted to move with my mom once i turn 18
can i transfer myself to another high school once i am 18
or does my mom still have to do that for me
does she need to file a court motion requesting such thing?Comment
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Hello. I had to make this email to be able to even comment. I want to move to Alabama from Texas. I'm 18 years of age, but I know my mother wouldn't give me consent to leave. She's a part of an religious and racist religion and iComment
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Hi,
Thank you for contacting the National Runaway Safe Line and having the courage to share your experience. NRS is here to listen and help you as much as possible. Since you are 18 you are more than likely considered a legal adult which means that you can move out if you want to and you won’t be considered a runaway. As a legal adult, you have a right to make your own decisions about where you live. We can help you make a plan for how to deal with your situation and help you find resources to land on your feet. Having a plan for where you will live and how you will survive once you move out can be very helpful. Moving can be a huge step, and you don’t have to be alone. Some steps you can take towards independence might be to find employment if you don’t have an income, or to save up money for moving expenses. It can also be helpful to research rents in your area, find a roommate, or make a budget. Another thing you might want to consider is what kinds of things you depend on your parents for currently such as tuition expenses for school, or health insurance, and whether they would continue to provide those things after you leave. There may be social service agencies in your area that can help meet some of these needs, such as Transitional Living Programs, a kind of shelter where young adults can live and get services to help them transition to independent living. We are here to listen and help however we can.
We want you to know that we are here as support to help you through this challenging time. We can best help by phone or chat as NRS is unable to respond more than twice by email or bulletin for assistance. If you would like to talk more in detail and share more about how we can help specifically, please contact our 24/7 crisis support line either by phone or chat.
Our contact information is 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929); www.1800runaway.org (click on the chat button).
If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Be safe,
NRS
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I am an 18 year old black female. I love in texas and want to dropout from my active highschool and join an online school to finish out my hoghschool diploma. I do not want to live with my mother any longer. She is mentally, and sometimes physically abusive. I want to leave and transfer specifically to An alabama school from my Texan school. It says I'd be truant if I just left unless I was 19 but I'm considered the majority age or something for being 18. I'm just so mentally drained to the point of suicide and want to live on my own. I have a job and money saved up, but I can't drive and have a friend in Texas. Her family agreed to take me in and help me get to Alabama. My mother won't let me drive because our religion won't let women drive without men present, or without her. She controls everything I do, and has started charging rent even though she won't let me be an adult, she continues to treat me like one. She talks differently to the counselors and the teachers. I'm not being angsty, I'm not overreacting. I can get info on how to do it properly or I'll just do it myself. Please help inform me how to do the process so I can just leave and not get her in trouble legally, or myself either. I don't want a confrontation. I just. Want. To leave. Please.Comment
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Hello, thank you for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline and sharing your story with us. It can be difficult to open up and share your experiences and we thank you for your courage and vulnerability. It sounds like you are going through a challenging situation with your mom, and you don’t deserve abuse of any kind. If you are being harmed or have any reason to fear for your safety, please call 911 for immediate assistance. You mentioned you are mentally drained to the point of suicide, and we take mental health seriously here at the Nation Runaway Safeline. A possible resource could be contacting 988-suidice and crisis lifeline, where you can call, text, or chat online. https://988lifeline.org/ We want you to know that we are here to listen and to support you in any way possible.
Though we are not legal experts and laws vary from state to state, we can try to explore a few resources that might be able to assist you in your decision-making process. Based on the information you have provided you may consider reaching out to one of your school counselors to assist you with any questions you may have regarding dropping out and transferring to finish school in an alternate state. Another resource that might be able to provide additional information on transitioning schools can be www.homelessyouth.org. This website has a specific page for young people within the state of Texas and how they might navigate education unaccompanied or independently. You mentioned your friend and their family in Texas, it may also be helpful to consider reaching out to them for additional support.
If you would like to reach out and speak with us about your situation in greater detail, you can contact our 24/7 crisis support line either by phone or chat. Our contact information is 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929); www.1800runaway.org.
Be safe,
NRS
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Hello, I am 18, I moved out about a week ago but im still in high school. Can I remove my mom from contact list?Comment
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Hi there,
Thank you contacting the National Runaway Safeline. Since you are 18 you are more than likely considered a legal adult. As a legal adult, you have a right to make your own decisions. Now, those are things you might want to consider as being 18 and still being attached to your mother as far as the kinds of things you depend on your mother for currently such as tuition expenses for school, or health insurance, and whether she would continue to provide those things after you stop communicating with them. Contact lists are also utilized for emergency purposes as well.
We want you to know that we are here as support to help you through this challenging time. We can best help by phone or chat as NRS is unable to respond more than twice by email or bulletin for assistance. If you would like to talk more in detail and share more about how we can help specifically, please contact our 24/7 crisis support line either by phone or chat.
Our contact information is 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929); www.1800runaway.org (click on the chat button).
If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Be safe,
NRS
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