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 105 STAT. 598 PUBLIC LAW 102-119—OCT. 7, 1991 (B)(i) by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (7) (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)(ii) of this paragraph); and (ii) by inserting after paragraph (7) (as so redesignated) the following new paragraph: "(8) a description of the policies and procedures used to ensure a smooth transition for individuals participating in the early intervention program under this part who are eligible for participation in preschool programs under part B, including a description of how the families will be included in the transitional plans and how the lead agency under this part will notify the appropriate local educational agency or intermediate educational unit in which the child resides and convene, with the approval of the family, a conference between the lead Eigency, the family, and such agency or unit at least 90 days before such child is eligible for the preschool program under part B in accordance with State law, and to review the child's program options, for the period commencing on the day a child turns 3 running through the remainder of the school year, and to establish a transition plan, and"; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (6); (B) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph: "(7) beginning in fiscal year 1992, provide satisfactory assurance that policies and practices have been adopted to ensure meaningful involvement of traditionally underserved groups, including minority, low-income, and rural families, in the planning and implementation of all the requirements of this part and to ensure that such families have access to culturally competent services within their local areas, and". SEC. 16. USE OF FUNDS. Section 679 (20 U.S.C. 1479) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking "and" at the end; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ", and"; and (3) by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: "(3) to provide a free appropriate public education, in accordance with part B, to children with disabilities from their third birthday to the beginning of the following school year.". SEC. 17. PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS. Section 680 (20 U.S.C. 1480) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the period the following: ", including the right of parents or guardians to written notice of and written consent to the exchange of such information among agencies consistent with Federal and State law"; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (7) as paragraphs (4) through (8), respectively; (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: "(3) The right of the parents or guardian to determine whether they, their infant or toddler, or other family members will accept or decline any early intervention service under this part in accordance with State law without jeopardizing other early intervention services under this part."; and

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