D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3099

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 22-B3099 - DEFINITIONS

3099.1

When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed:

Child find requirements - policies and procedures that the District of Columbia will adhere to in order to identify, locate, and evaluate all infants and toddlers who are eligible for services under Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Procedural Safeguards - procedures and protections which the District of Columbia must provide to eligible infants, toddlers and their families to ensure that:

(a) Informed consent is received whenever an action is proposed;

(b) A child's confidentiality is protected;

(c) Families are given the opportunity to examine records relating to their child;

(d) Prior notice is given to families before an action is taken affecting their child; and

(e) Families have the right to a fair administrative resolution of individual child complaints by an impartial decision maker.

Service Coordination Services - activities carried out by a service coordinator to assist and enable a child who is eligible under Part H and the child's family to receive the rights, procedural safeguards, and services that are authorized to be provided under the District of Columbia's Part H, Early Intervention Program.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3099

Final Rulemaking published at 44 DCR 5501, 5505 (September 26, 1997)