118 STAT. 2753 PUBLIC LAW 108–446—DEC. 3, 2004 ‘‘(7) a description of the procedure used to ensure that resources are made available under this part for all geographic areas within the State; ‘‘(8) a description of State policies and procedures that ensure that, prior to the adoption by the State of any other policy or procedure necessary to meet the requirements of this part, there are public hearings, adequate notice of the hearings, and an opportunity for comment available to the general public, including individuals with disabilities and parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities; ‘‘(9) a description of the policies and procedures to be used— ‘‘(A) to ensure a smooth transition for toddlers receiving early intervention services under this part (and children receiving those services under section 635(c)) to preschool, school, other appropriate services, or exiting the program, including a description of how— ‘‘(i) the families of such toddlers and children will be included in the transition plans required by subparagraph (C); and ‘‘(ii) the lead agency designated or established under section 635(a)(10) will— ‘‘(I) notify the local educational agency for the area in which such a child resides that the child will shortly reach the age of eligibility for preschool services under part B, as determined in accordance with State law; ‘‘(II) in the case of a child who may be eligible for such preschool services, with the approval of the family of the child, convene a conference among the lead agency, the family, and the local edu cational agency not less than 90 days (and at the discretion of all such parties, not more than 9 months) before the child is eligible for the pre school services, to discuss any such services that the child may receive; and ‘‘(III) in the case of a child who may not be eligible for such preschool services, with the approval of the family, make reasonable efforts to convene a conference among the lead agency, the family, and providers of other appropriate serv ices for children who are not eligible for preschool services under part B, to discuss the appropriate services that the child may receive; ‘‘(B) to review the child’s program options for the period from the child’s third birthday through the remainder of the school year; and ‘‘(C) to establish a transition plan, including, as appro priate, steps to exit from the program; ‘‘(10) a description of State efforts to promote collaboration among Early Head Start programs under section 645A of the Head Start Act, early education and child care programs, and services under part C; and ‘‘(11) such other information and assurances as the Sec retary may reasonably require. ‘‘(b) ASSURANCES.—The application described in subsection (a)—
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