1. (a)

   1. (1) Each child exiting early intervention at any age and for any reason must have a transition plan developed with the family and included in the IFSP to support the child’s and family’s exit from early intervention.
   2. (2) For children exiting early intervention prior to twenty-seven (27) months of age, the transition plan in the child’s record is only required to include requirements in Section 304(2) below.

   3. (3)

      1. (A) For children exiting early intervention at age three (3), the child must have a transition plan developed with the family and included in their IFSP no later than ninety (90) days prior to their third birthday.
      2. (B) At the discretion of all parties, the transition plan may be developed as early as nine (9) months prior to the child’s third birthday.

   4. (4) The transition plan for a child exiting early intervention at age three (3) must include:

      1. (A) A minimum of five (5) specific steps to facilitate the smooth transition from First Connections to other appropriate early learning experiences, settings, programs, or services for children ages three through five (3 – 5);
      2. (B) At least one (1) specific step that directly prepares the child for the changes in learning environment and opportunities;
      3. (C) At least one (1) specific action step that will be taken by the parent or other caregiver to prepare for the changes in learning environment and opportunities;
      4. (D) Any supports and, or, or both service or services determined necessary to support the smooth transition of the child and family;
      5. (E) Documentation that the service coordinator provided the parent with a copy of the First Connections Transition Guide;
      6. (F) Documentation that the service coordinator provided the parent with the guide or brochure to ECSE services under Part B-619 of the IDEA;
      7. (G) Documentation that the service coordinator referred the child to the Department of Human Services and, or, or both Division of Developmental Disabilities Services Title V Children with Chronic Health Conditions Program or that the parent declined consent to release information in order to make the referral; and
      8. (H) Documentation that the service coordinator supported the family in planning for and scheduling the transition conference within required timelines.

2. (b) The transition plan development process must include:

   1. (1) A parent;
   2. (2) A service coordinator;
   3. (3) Other IFSP team members; and
   4. (4) Other individuals the parent has granted consent to release information to and who can assist the IFSP team in developing a transition plan, such as service providers outside of Part C, including PCP, childcare provider, MIECHV Program Home Visitors, etc.

Codification Notes: Part B-619 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is codified at 20 USC § 1419. "MIECHV" means Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting. "PCP" means primary care physician.