§ 300.124 Transition of children from the Part C program to preschool programs.

Plain English summary

States must have policies and procedures ensuring children transitioning from Part C early intervention programs to Part B preschool programs experience a smooth transition. By the child's third birthday, an IEP or IFSP must be developed and implemented. Affected LEAs must participate in transition planning conferences arranged by the designated lead agency.

Key requirements

• The State must have in effect policies and procedures to ensure that children participating in early intervention programs assisted under Part C of the Act, and who will participate in preschool programs assisted under Part B of the Act, experience a smooth and effective transition to those preschool programs in a manner consistent with section 637(a)(9) of the Act.
• By the third birthday of a child described in paragraph (a) of this section, an IEP or, if consistent with § 300.323(b) and section 636(d) of the Act, an IFSP, has been developed and is being implemented for the child consistent with § 300.101(b).
• Each affected LEA will participate in transition planning conferences arranged by the designated lead agency under section 635(a)(10) of the Act.

Affected parties

• State educational agencies
• Local educational agencies (LEAs)
• Children transitioning from Part C to Part B preschool programs
• Designated lead agencies under Part C
• Families of children with disabilities aged three

Official source

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/part-300/section-300.124