Which statement best describes IDEA Part B?

• A. Early intervention services are provided to birth to age three under IDEA Part C.
• B. Special education related services are provided to children with disabilities from ages 3 to 21 under IDEA Part B.
• C. IEPs are used for all students regardless of eligibility.
• D. PLOPs describe the district's budget for services.

Answer: (B)

IDEA Part B covers school-age children with disabilities and ensures they receive special education and related services as needed, provided through an individualized plan and delivered in the least restrictive environment. The age range is 3 through 21, and services are organized around an IEP to address each student’s needs while aiming for FAPE. This distinguishes Part B from Part C, which serves infants and toddlers from birth to age three. Not every student has an IEP—eligibility is determined by the presence of a disability and the need for specialized instruction and related services. PLOPs describe a student’s current levels of performance and needs, not the district’s budget. In this framing, the statement that describes Part B emphasizes the age range and the provision of special education and related services under Part B.