- (1) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall develop and implement interagency agreements with the Department of Public Health and Human Services for the purpose of coordinating on transition matters between Part C and Part B of IDEA.
(2) The agreement shall include policies and procedures relating to a smooth and effective transition for those children participating in the early intervention program under Part C of IDEA who will participate in preschool programs assisted under Part B of IDEA, including:
- (a) determining financial responsibilities of agencies;
- (b) identifying responsibilities for performing evaluations;
- (c) developing and implementing educational programs;
- (d) coordinating communication between agencies;
- (e) participating in transition planning conferences; and
- (f) ensuring an individualized education program has been developed and implemented by the student's third birthday.
Authorizing statute(s): 20-7-402, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 20-7-403, MCA
History: NEW, 1993 MAR p. 1913, Eff. 8/13/93; AMD & TRANS, 2000 MAR p. 1048, Eff. 7/1/00; AMD, 2007 MAR p. 678, Eff. 5/25/07.