Which age range is covered by IDEA Part C?

Which age range is covered by IDEA Part C?

• A. Ages 3 through 21
• B. Birth through age 5
• C. Ages 0 through 3
• D. Birth through age 2

Answer: (D)

IDEA Part C provides early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities from birth through their second birthday. This service range is distinct from Part B, which serves children ages 3 through 21 and uses IEPs. Part C uses an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and emphasizes supports for the child and family, with a typical transition to Part B around age 3. So the age range covered by Part C is birth through age 2, which is why that option is correct. The other options either describe the Part B range or include the age 3, which falls outside Part C.

IDEA Part C provides early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities from birth through their second birthday. This service range is distinct from Part B, which serves children ages 3 through 21 and uses IEPs. Part C uses an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and emphasizes supports for the child and family, with a typical transition to Part B around age 3. So the age range covered by Part C is birth through age 2, which is why that option is correct. The other options either describe the Part B range or include the age 3, which falls outside Part C.