2. Expands the definition of “infants and toddlers.”
The term “infant or toddler with a disability” may also include, at a state’s discretion, … children with disabilities who are eligible for services under Section 619 and who previously received services under Part C until such children enter, or are eligible under state law to enter, kindergarten or elementary school, as appropriate, provided that any programs under Part C serving such children shall include:

• An educational component that promotes school readiness and incorporates preliteracy, language, and numeracy skills; and
• A written notification to parents of their rights and responsibilities in determining whether their child will continue to receive services under Part C or participate in preschool programs under Section 619.

[632(5)(B)(ii)]

1. What might be some of the implications of expanding the definition of infants and toddlers to include 3 and 4 year olds?



2. How might this new option impact child care arrangements for families?



3. How might this new option impact families’ financial status?

1. Might the inclusion of 3 and 4 year-olds in the Part C program have any unanticipated consequences (e.g. policy) regarding eligibility and/or funding for other programs and services?



2. How might SEAs and Part C agencies collaborate to address the new definition changes?
   
   
   
   These questions were developed by the following stakeholders working together:
   
   
   Role: National Health Organization
   Location: Ohio
   Role: Related Services Provider
   Location: Ohio
   Role: Researcher
   Location: Kentucky
   Role: National TA Provider
   Location: North Carolina
   Role: Early Childhood Provider
   Location: Kansas