Section 1437 (a) (9)

• (A) to ensure a smooth transition for toddlers receiving early intervention services under this subchapter (and children receiving those services under section 1435(c) of this title) to preschool, school, other appropriate services, or exiting the program, including a description of how—
• (i) the families of such toddlers and children will be included in the transition plans required by subparagraph (C); and
• (ii) the lead agency designated or established under section 1435(a)(10) of this title will—
• (I) notify the local educational agency for the area in which such a child resides that the child will shortly reach the age of eligibility for preschool services under subchapter II, as determined in accordance with State law;
• (II) in the case of a child who may be eligible for such preschool services, with the approval of the family of the child, convene a conference among the lead agency, the family, and the local educational agency not less than 90 days (and at the discretion of all such parties, not more than 9 months) before the child is eligible for the preschool services, to discuss any such services that the child may receive; and
• (III) in the case of a child who may not be eligible for such preschool services, with the approval of the family, make reasonable efforts to convene a conference among the lead agency, the family, and providers of other appropriate services for children who are not eligible for preschool services under subchapter II, to discuss the appropriate services that the child may receive;




• (B) to review the child’s program options for the period from the child’s third birthday through the remainder of the school year; and
• (C) to establish a transition plan, including, as appropriate, steps to exit from the program;

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