For a child served in Early Start who was referred to an
LEA less than 90 days before the child’s third
birthday, the LEA is responsible to:
• ensure that an initial evaluation under Part B is
completed;
• develop an individualized education program (IEP)
by the child’s third birthday if the child is determined
eligible under Part B, even if the 60-day timeline
for conducting an initial evaluation expires after the
child’s third birthday.