Section 281.41.124. Transition of children from the Part C program to preschool programs.

Each public agency shall comply with the state’s policies concerning the transition of infants and toddlers from programs under Part C to programs under Part B of the Act and shall ensure the following regarding such transition:

       41.124(1) Smooth transition. 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;

       41.124(2) IEP developed. By the third birthday of a child described in subrule 41.124(1), an IEP has been developed and is being implemented for the child consistent with subrule 41.101(2); and

       41.124(3) Participating agencies. Each affected LEA will participate in transition planning conferences arranged by the designated lead agency under Section 635(a)(10) of the Act.