N.J. Admin. Code § 8:17-8.4

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

Section 8:17-8.4 - Participants in IFSP meetings and periodic reviews

(a) The following IFSP team participants shall be included at, and participate in, the initial meeting and each annual meeting to evaluate the IFSP:

1. The parent or parents of the child;

2. Other family members, as requested by the parent, if feasible to do so;

3. An advocate or other person outside of the family, if the parent requests the participation of such persons;

4. The service coordinator who has been working with the family since the initial referral of the child for evaluation, or another service coordinator who has been designated to be responsible for implementation of the IFSP;

5. One or more practitioners directly involved in conducting the evaluations and assessments; and

6. As appropriate, practitioners who will be providing IFSP services to the child or family.

(b) If a practitioner directly involved in conducting the evaluations and assessments is unable to attend a meeting, the service coordinator shall arrange for the practitioner's involvement through other means, including:

1. Participating in a telephone conference call;

2. Having a knowledgeable authorized representative attend the meeting on behalf of that practitioner; or

3. Making pertinent records available at the meeting.

(c) Each periodic review shall provide for the participation of persons in (a)1 through 4 above.

1. If conditions warrant, provision shall be made for participation of other representatives identified in (a) above.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:17-8.4