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IEP (special education plan) · South Carolina
Turning 3 in South Carolina: moving from early intervention to an IEP
In South Carolina's latest report to the U.S. Department of Education, 3,769 children served in early intervention (IDEA Part C) were referred for preschool special education (Part B) eligibility. 1,874 of the children found eligible in South Carolina had an IEP developed and in place by their third birthday.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- In South Carolina's latest report to the U.S. Department of Education, 3,769 children served in early intervention (IDEA Part C) were referred for preschool special education (Part B) eligibility. U.S. Department of Education, South Carolina IDEA Part B State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (FFY 2024). Checked November 2, 2026
- 1,874 of the children found eligible in South Carolina had an IEP developed and in place by their third birthday. U.S. Department of Education, South Carolina IDEA Part B State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (FFY 2024). Checked November 2, 2026
- 109 children in South Carolina were referred to early intervention less than 90 days before their third birthday. U.S. Department of Education, South Carolina IDEA Part B State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (FFY 2024). Checked November 2, 2026
- South Carolina reported 98.84% of eligible children referred from early intervention had an IEP by their third birthday (1,874 of 1,896). U.S. Department of Education, South Carolina IDEA Part B State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (FFY 2024). Checked November 2, 2026
- Under federal IDEA rules, a child moving from early intervention to preschool special education should have an IEP (or, in some cases, an IFSP) in place by the third birthday. U.S. Department of Education, IDEA regulations, 34 CFR 300.124. Checked November 2, 2026
Official links
- South Carolina on the U.S. Department of Education IDEA website
- South Carolina IDEA Part B report (SPP/APR)
- Find your Parent Training and Information Center
How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- The current IEP
- Evaluations and test reports
- Progress reports and report cards
- Messages from school
- Dated meeting notes
- Discipline records
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More for South Carolina
- IEP disagreements in South Carolina: mediation, resolution sessions and due process
- Special education evaluation timeline in South Carolina: how long the school has to evaluate
- Free help with an IEP in South Carolina: the Parent Training and Information Center
- IEP transition planning in South Carolina: when it starts and what the state reports
- IEP binder for parents: the full guide
- Turning 3: moving from early intervention to an IEP: all states
Neighbouring states
- Turning 3 in Georgia: moving from early intervention to an IEP
- Turning 3 in North Carolina: moving from early intervention to an IEP
- Turning 3 in Rhode Island: moving from early intervention to an IEP
- Turning 3 in South Dakota: moving from early intervention to an IEP
Questions
Where do these South Carolina facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: U.S. Department of Education, South Carolina IDEA Part B State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (FFY 2024); U.S. Department of Education, IDEA regulations, 34 CFR 300.124. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in South Carolina or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for iep (special education plan)?
A good start: The current IEP; Evaluations and test reports; Progress reports and report cards; Messages from school; Dated meeting notes; Discipline records. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.
Educational only. Not legal advice.