Eligibility Differences between Part C and Part B, Section 619
See also: Child Find and Early Identification
Transition from Part C to Part B, Section 619 Services: Review of Existing Documentation for Children (2024)
This document can be used as a checklist during transition planning to gather key Part C information for consideration during the Part B evaluation and eligibility determination process. Families and Part C programs have a wealth of information to share during a transition planning conference, and it is vital to gather all available information to establish eligibility and develop a high-quality IEP. Be innovative in seeking information and obtaining documentation.
Individual states' regulations can provide detail on the elements required for each eligibility category. Add rows or otherwise edit this document as needed.
Eligibility and Service Delivery Policies: Differences Between IDEA Part C and IDEA Part B: A Comparison Chart (2016)
The National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) produced this resource to support transition between these programs for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, which compares Part C and Part B policies in the following areas:
- Eligibility criteria
- Eligibility determination
- Types of services
- Service settings
- Service recipients
- Parental rights
- System of payments
Aspects of Eligibility for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing under IDEA Part B Section 619 Preschool: A Survey Report (2016)
National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) shares information from Part B, Section 619 Preschool programs in 32 states and 2 territoies, highlighting differences in eligibility requirements and determination processes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.