The School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994 was a federal law that provided states with funds for designing school-to-work systems to better prepare all students for future careers and education1. The act emphasized the integration of youth with disabilities into the school-to-work system, rather than separate, set-aside programs (A), as well as the continuous communication and collaboration between members of the IEP and the transition planning team and the clear definition of their roles and responsibilities (D)2. The act also required that the school-to-work system be consistent with the principles of self-determination and empowerment of students with disabilities, and that students participate in the planning and decision-makingprocess regarding their transition goals and services2. Therefore, the participation of the student's family in the absence of the student in the planning and decision-making process, with a focus on the student's preferences (B), is not recommended by the act, as it contradicts thestudent's right to self-determination and involvement in their own transition plan. References: 1: The School-to-Work Opportunities Act 2: School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994