N.J. Admin. Code § 8:17-8.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:17-8.2 - Services before completion of evaluation and assessment

(a) The service coordinator shall arrange for the provision of early intervention services for a child that has been determined to be eligible for such services, pursuant to 8:17-7.1, before the completion of the evaluation and assessment, described at N.J.A.C. 8:17-6, if:

1. The NJEIS determines that it is immediately necessary for the child and the child's family to receive certain early intervention services prior to completion of evaluation and assessment to ensure that the child's health and/or well-being are not in jeopardy pending completion of evaluation and assessment;

2. Parental consent is obtained;

3. An interim IFSP is developed that includes:

i. The name of the service coordinator who shall be responsible for the implementation of the interim IFSP and coordination with other agencies and persons; and

ii. The early intervention services that have been determined to be needed immediately by the child and the child's family; and

4. The evaluation and assessment are completed within the 45-day period required in N.J.A.C. 8:17-6.

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