Sec. 303.211 (a)
(a) General.
(1) Subject to paragraphs (a)(2) and (b) of this section, a State may elect to include in its application for a grant under this part a State policy, developed and implemented jointly by the lead agency and the SEA, under which a parent of a child with a disability who is eligible for preschool services under section 619 of the Act and who previously received early intervention services under this part, may choose the continuation of early intervention services under this part for his or her child after the child turns three until the child enters, or is eligible under State law to enter, kindergarten or elementary school.
(2) A State that adopts the policy described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section may determine whether it applies to children with disabilities—
(i) From age three until the beginning of the school year following the child’s third birthday;
(ii) From age three until the beginning of the school year following the child’s fourth birthday; or
(iii) From age three until the beginning of the school year following the child’s fifth birthday.
(3) In no case may a State provide services under this section beyond the age at which the child actually enters, or is eligible under State law to enter, kindergarten or elementary school in the State.
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