Section 226.250  Child Aged Three Through Five

In the case of an eligible child three through five years of age, an IFSP that contains the material described in 34 CFR 300.323(b) may serve as a child's IEP if using that plan is agreed to by the local school district and the child's parents.  If a district proposes to use an IFSP, the local school district shall:

a)         Provide a detailed explanation of the differences between an IFSP and an IEP to the child's parents;

b)         Obtain informed, written consent from the parents for the use of the IFSP; and

c)         Ensure that the IFSP is developed in accordance with the IEP requirements found in Subpart C of this Part.

(Source:  Amended at 31 Ill. Reg. 9915, effective June 28, 2007)