Under IDEA, the Child Find obligation applies to children from birth through which age?

Under IDEA, the Child Find obligation applies to children from birth through which age?

• A. 0-21
• B. 3-21
• C. 0-18
• D. 5-22

Answer: (A)

Child Find is about ensuring every child who may have a disability is identified and located so they can receive timely evaluation and, if eligible, special education services. This obligation covers the full range from birth through age 21. It brings together early intervention for infants and toddlers (birth through age 2) and special education for school‑age youth (ages 3 through 21). So the public agency must look for and assess children from birth up to 21 to make sure they get the help they need.

Child Find is about ensuring every child who may have a disability is identified and located so they can receive timely evaluation and, if eligible, special education services. This obligation covers the full range from birth through age 21. It brings together early intervention for infants and toddlers (birth through age 2) and special education for school‑age youth (ages 3 through 21). So the public agency must look for and assess children from birth up to 21 to make sure they get the help they need.