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 Ill STAT. 112 PUBLIC LAW 105-17-JUNE 4, 1997 "(8) the steps to be taken to support the transition of the toddler with a disability to preschool or other appropriate services. "(e) PARENTAL CONSENT. —The contents of the individuahzed family service plan shall be fully explained to the parents and informed written consent from the parents shall be obtained prior to the provision of early intervention services described in such plan. If the parents do not provide consent with respect to a particular early intervention service, then the early intervention services to which consent is obtained shall be provided. 20 USC 1437. "SEC. 637. STATE APPLICATION AND ASSURANCES. "(a) APPLICATION. —^A State desiring to receive a grant under section 633 shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may reasonably require. The application shall contain— "(1) a designation of the lead agency in the State that will be responsible for the administration of funds provided under section 633; "(2) a designation of an individual or entity responsible for assigning financial responsibility among appropriate agencies; "(3) information demonstrating eligibility of the State under section 634, including— "(A) information demonstrating to the Secretary's satisfaction that the State has in effect the statewide system required by section 633; and "(B) a description of services to be provided to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families through the system; "(4) if the State provides services to at-risk infants and toddlers through the system, a description of such services; "(5) a description of the uses for which funds will be expended in accordance with this part; "(6) a description of the procedure used to ensure that resources are made available under this part for all geographic areas within the State; "(7) 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; "(8) 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 to preschool or other appropriate services, including a description of how— "(i) the families of such toddlers 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

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