Section 92-51-005 - Early Childhood Services for Children with Disabilities Birth to Age Five005.01 Each school district or approved cooperative shall demonstrate participation in a plan of services for children with disabilities who are less than five years of age. Such plans shall be prepared by each planning region and be updated annually and shall address: 005.01A Gaps and barriers in service delivery;005.01C Training and technical assistance;005.01D Parent involvement; and005.02 Annual Meetings005.02A The annual meeting must be conducted prior to July 1 of each year.005.02B The date and place of the annual meeting shall be disseminated within the region so that all school districts, approved cooperatives, service providers, parents, and nonpublic agencies serving children below age five have access to the information.005.02C A written report of the annual meeting shall be prepared, which includes a list of participants and identified gaps and barriers. The written report shall be submitted to the Nebraska Department of Education on a date specified by the Department.005.03 Transition of Children from the early intervention programs to preschool programs 005.03A The school district or approved cooperative shall have in effect policies and procedures to ensure that: 005.03A1 Children participating in early intervention programs assisted under Part C of the IDEA, and who will participate in preschool programs assisted under Part B of the IDEA, shall experience a smooth and effective transition to those preschool programs in a manner consistent with section 637(a)(9) of the IDEA;005.03A2 By the third birthday of a child described in 92 NAC 51-005.03A1, an lEP or an IFSP, has been developed and is being implemented for the child; and005.03A3 The school district or approved cooperative will participate in transition planning conferences.92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 51, § 005
Amended effective 5/17/2022