I am 16 years old, can I send in my dyslexia statement even though my parents do not want me to?

Questioner

I am 16 years old and have been diagnosed with dyslexia. I would like to send the statement to my school, so that they can take it into account. My parents do not agree with this. They do not believe in it and think that this problem does not apply to me. Nevertheless, I want the statement to be sent. My question now is: can I send the statement myself? Also other things I have to think about: can a school decide that for itself? Or MUST it be sent by the parents?

Lawyer

Dutch law stipulates that young people aged 16 and over are largely allowed to decide for themselves on matters that concern them in education. This means that you can decide for yourself to send your dyslexia statement to school if you think this is in your best interest. In principle, it is not necessary that you have permission from your parents to do this. The school must, provided there are no special circumstances, take your dyslexia statement into account, regardless of whether it was provided by you or your parents. The school can set certain conditions in its policy on how the information is provided, so check the school's procedure to be sure. Be aware that sending your dyslexia statement can lead to a discussion with your parents. It can be good to talk to them and explain why you think this is important. If you can't figure it out together, consider seeking help from a confidant at school or an independent mediator. Please also note that this advice is based on general knowledge of the law and regulations. It may therefore be wise to seek legal advice from a lawyer or attorney in your specific situation.' ---------------- Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. The above advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer I would like to invite you to rate the above answer so that we can learn from your response.