For a child referred to Early Start between
one and 44 days prior to the child’s third birthday, the
program may, but is not required, to do the following:
• conduct an initial evaluation and assessment;
• conduct an initial IFSP meeting;
• develop a transition plan;
• provide notification/referral to the LEA and the SEA.
[34 CFR § 303.209 (b)(ii)(iii)]