---
kind: "section"
citation: "34 C.F.R. § 300.124"
title: "34"
number: "300.124"
heading: "Transition of children from the Part C program to preschool programs."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/34/300.124"
---

# §300.124. Transition of children from the Part C program to preschool programs.


The State must have in effect policies and procedures to ensure that—

- (a) 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;
- (b) By the third birthday of a child described in [paragraph (a)](#a) of this section, an IEP or, if consistent with [§ 300.323(b)](/cfr/34/300.323.md?p=b) and section 636(d) of the Act, an IFSP, has been developed and is being implemented for the child consistent with [§ 300.101(b)](/cfr/34/300.101.md?p=b); and
- (c) Each affected LEA will participate in transition planning conferences arranged by the designated lead agency under [section 635(a)(10)](/cfr/34/635.md?p=a-10) of the Act.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1221e-3, 1406, 1411-1419, and 3474; Pub. L. 111-256, 124 Stat. 2643; unless otherwise noted.

### Source

Source: 71 FR 46753, Aug. 14, 2006, unless otherwise noted.