Section 56426.9 Of Chapter 4.4. Early Education For Individuals With Exceptional Needs From California Education Code >> Division 4. >> Title 2. >> Part 30. >> Chapter 4.4.
56426.9
. (a) Pursuant to Section 1437(a)(8) of Title 20 of the
United States Code, a local educational agency shall ensure that each
child participating in early childhood special education services
pursuant to this chapter, and who will participate in preschool
programs pursuant to Chapter 4.45 (commencing with Section 56440),
experiences a smooth and effective transition to those preschool
programs.
(b) Pursuant to Sections 300.101(b) and 300.323(b) of Title 34 of
the Code of Federal Regulations, a local educational agency, by the
third birthday of a child described in subdivision (a), shall ensure
that an individualized education program or an individualized family
service plan has been developed and is being implemented for the
child consistent with a free appropriate public education for
children beginning at three years of age.
(c) In accordance with Section 1437(a)(8) of Title 20 of the
United States Code, a local educational agency shall participate in
transition planning conferences arranged by the designated lead
agency.
(d) Any child who becomes three years of age while participating
in early childhood special education services under this chapter may
continue until June 30 of the current program year, if the
individualized education program team determines that the preschooler
is eligible pursuant to Section 56441.11, develops an individualized
education program, and determines that the early childhood special
education services remain appropriate. No later than June 30 of that
year, the individualized education program team shall meet to review
the preschooler's progress and revise the individualized education
program accordingly. The individualized education program team
meeting shall be conducted by the local educational agency
responsible for the provision of preschool special education
services. Representatives of the early childhood special education
program shall be invited to that meeting. If a child's third birthday
occurs during the summer, the child's individualized education
program team shall determine the date when services under the
individualized education program will begin, pursuant to Section
300.101(b) of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations.