La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § IX-709
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section IX-709 - System Eligibility for Children between the Ages of 0-3 YearsA. Children from 0-3 years who are currently eligible for Louisiana's early intervention system services as verified by receipt of all required early intervention system documents, including the individualized family services plan (IFSP), will meet criteria for entering the developmental disabilities services system.B. The entry unit staff will refer the family or legal guardian to the early intervention system point of entry to seek an eligibility determination for early intervention services if the child is between the ages of 0-3 years and is not currently receiving services from the Early Intervention Program.C. It is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian to initiate contact with the local LGE entry unit after the IFSP transition conference. In those cases, the family will indicate its intention to participate in eligibility redetermination and will receive a letter from the Early Intervention Program advising of the need to contact the local LGE prior to the childs third birthday.La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § IX-709
Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LR 32:1242 (July 2006), Amended by LR 411491 (8/1/2015).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 28:454.2.