N.J. Admin. Code § 8:17-6.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:17-6.3 - Timelines

(a) The initial evaluation and assessment of each child pursuant to 8:17-6.1, and the family-directed assessment pursuant to 8:17-6.2, shall be conducted to enable the initial IFSP meeting to take place within 45 days of referral, pursuant to 8:17-8.3.

(b) In the event of exceptional circumstances that make it impossible to complete the evaluation and assessment of the child within 45 days of the referral (for example, if a child were ill, a family emergency which prevents participation, or declared weather emergency limiting transportation to the family's home), the service coordinator shall:

1. Document those circumstances; and

2. Develop and implement an interim IFSP, to the extent appropriate and consistent with 8:17-8.2.

(c) Exceptional circumstances, as used in (b) above, shall relate only to the child and family and shall not relate to the administrative convenience of the service coordinator or the provider agency.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:17-6.3