. >> nicholas joseph kowbisko. >> he has come so far and that's >> when "dateline" continues. >> reporter: turning 21 is a pivotal moment in the life of a person with disabilities. before special education students like nick graduate, federal law says they must have something called a transition plan created by their school district. it's supposed to be a set of measurable goals designed to prepare young people for adult life. but nick's mom lenore hasn't received anything. though she and her husband mike to complain. >> i have no transition plan. and the clock is ticking, which is why i said to you that i'm fearful that we are just delaying and delaying here and nicholas' needs are not being met. nick's case is not unique. according to our analysis of the u.s. department of education are consistently making transition plans for all special education students. up to now, the department of education has been the sole agency responsible for eric and nick. when they graduate, their families will have to navigate a jumbled patchwork of state and federal programs. >> good job, nick. excellent

. >> nicholas joseph kowbisko. >> he has come so far and that's crazy. >> when "dateline" continues. every morning these men ate a tired breakfast and had a tired day. they weren't lumberjacks, they were slumberjacks. then one day jack showed up with a breakfast burrito powered by jalapeños. it didn't just change their morning. it changed everything! turning these tree loggers... into tree lovers. spicy jalapeños, chipotle sauce with grilled bacon, eggs and cheese. the jalapeño bacon breakfast burrito. only at jack in the box. >> reporter: turning 21 is a pivotal moment in the life of a person with disabilities. before special education students like nick graduate, federal law says they must have something called a transition plan created by their school district. it's supposed to be a set of measurable goals designed to prepare young people for adult life. but nick's mom lenore hasn't received anything. though she and her husband mike called the school superintendent to complain. >> i have no transition plan. and the clock is ticking, which is why i said to you that i'm fearful that