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Department 14 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESDivision 197 - OFFICE OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES
Chapter 4 - JOINT REGULATIONS BETWEEN DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND BUREAU OF MENTAL RETARDATION
Section 197-4-4 - Eligibility and Referral

14- 197 C.M.R. ch. 4, § 4

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Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 197-4-4 - Eligibility and Referral
A. BMR determines eligibility of services based upon developmental delays (ages O.- 5) and/or formal evaluation leading to diagnosis of mental retardation.
B. Each administrative unit determines eligibility (5 - 20) in accordance with PL 94-142 and 20 - A MRSA, Chapter 303.
C. Parents, school personnel or community professionals may initiate referrals to an administrative unit and/or to BMR by utilizing attached form for BMR (Appendix A) or by requesting a P.E.T. meeting within an administrative unit.

14- 197 C.M.R. ch. 4, § 4