D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A3101

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

Rule 5-A3101 - COMPONENTS OF THE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM

3101.1

In addition to ensuring the availability of appropriate early intervention services, the District of Columbia early intervention program shall have the following components:

(a) A definition of developmental delay;

(b) A timely, comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation of the functioning of each infant or toddler with a disability in the District of Columbia that meets the requirements of 34 C.F.R. § 303.321;

(c) For infants or toddlers with a disability who are eligible for early intervention services, a family-directed identification of the needs of the family of the infant or toddler to assist appropriately in the development of the infant or toddler. The family-directed identification must meet the requirements of 34 C.F.R. § 303.321;

(d) An Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), as defined in 34 C.F.R. § 303.20, is developed and implemented as required by 34 C.F.R. §§ 303.340 - 303.345, and that includes service coordination services, as defined in 34 C.F.R. § 303.34;

(e) A comprehensive child find system that meets the requirements of 34 C.F.R. §§ 303.302 and 303.303;

(f) A public awareness program in accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 303.116;

(g) A central directory in accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 303.117;

(h) A comprehensive system of personnel development in accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 303.118;

(i) Personnel standards in accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 303.119;

(j) A single line of responsibility in the Lead Agency with responsibilities as set forth in 34 C.F.R. § 303.120;

(k) A policy pertaining to the contracting or making of other arrangements with public or private individuals or agency service providers to provide early intervention services in the District of Columbia in accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 303.121;

(l) Procedures for securing the timely reimbursement of funds used under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), approved December 3, 2004 ( 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 - 1482) , in accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 303.122;

(m) Procedural Safeguards that meet the requirements of 34 C.F.R. part 303, subpart E;

(n) A system for compiling and reporting timely and accurate data in accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 303.124;

(o) A State Interagency Coordinating Council that meets the requirements of 34 C.F.R. part 303, subpart G;

(p) Policies and procedures to ensure that early intervention services are provided in natural environments in accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 303.126; and,

(q) Services available to children ages three (3) and older, in accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 303.211.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A3101

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 5614 (April 12, 2013)

Authority: Section 3(b) of the State Education Office Establishment Act of 2000 (D.C. Law 13-176; D.C. Official Code § 38-2602(b)(11) (2012 Supp.)); pursuant to Section 504 of the Early Intervention Program Establishment Act of 2004, effective April 13, 2005 (D.C. Law 15-353; D.C. Official Code § 7-863.04 (2008 Repl.)); Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, approved December 3, 2004 ( P.L. 108-446, 118 Stat. 2648; 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 - 1482); and Mayor's Order 2009-167, dated September 28, 2009.