La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LIV-309

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section LIV-309 - Early Childhood Services

A. In the provision of early childhood services through the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program, the PT conducts appropriate screenings, evaluations, and assessments to determine needed services to fulfill family-centered goals.

B. Subject to the provisions of this Section, the PT shall implement physical therapy services in accordance with the recommendations accepted by the Interdisciplinary Team, as stated in the Individual Family Service Plan.

C. Evaluation and reevaluation will be conducted in accordance with federal mandates under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. § 1436, or when warranted by a change in the child's condition, and include reexamination of the child.

D. In the provision of services for children ages 3 through 22 in the school setting:

1. the PT conducts appropriate screenings, evaluations, and assessments to determine if the student has a gross motor delay or a medical condition that affects gross motor functioning in the educational setting.

2. Subject to the provisions of this Section, the PT shall implement physical therapy services in accordance with the recommendations accepted by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team.

3. Evaluation and reevaluation in the educational setting will be conducted in accordance with federal mandates under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S. Code Subchapter II, Rule 1414, or when warranted by a change in the child's condition and include reexamination of the child.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LIV-309

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Physical Therapy Board, LR 37:3049 (October 2011), Amended by the Department of Health, Physical Therapy Board, LR 471137 (8/1/2021).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2418 and Act 535 of 2009.