Which age range does Part C of IDEA cover?

Which age range does Part C of IDEA cover?

• A. Birth through age 2 years
• B. Birth to age 3 inclusive
• C. Age 0 to 4 years
• D. Birth through age 5 years

Answer: (A)

Part C of IDEA focuses on early intervention for infants and toddlers from birth up to their second birthday, so services are designed to support development before preschool begins. That’s why the correct range is birth through age 2 years. After turning three, children typically transition to Part B services for preschool, if eligible. The other ranges extend beyond the second birthday, which is outside Part C’s scope.

Part C of IDEA focuses on early intervention for infants and toddlers from birth up to their second birthday, so services are designed to support development before preschool begins. That’s why the correct range is birth through age 2 years. After turning three, children typically transition to Part B services for preschool, if eligible. The other ranges extend beyond the second birthday, which is outside Part C’s scope.