Local Educational Agency Response to JV-535—Appointment of Surrogate Parent

Judicial Council of California · Juvenile

Verified current as of July 19, 2026

This form allows a local school district to respond to a request for appointing a surrogate parent to make educational decisions for a foster youth or other child without a parent or guardian available. School districts use this form to confirm whether they agree with the surrogate parent appointment or to provide information about the child's educational needs and circumstances in foster care proceedings.