In accordance with 34 CFR § 303.421, prior written notice is required to inform the parent of any actions the contractor proposes to take or not take, the reason for taking or not taking the action, and to remind the parent about the parent's rights regarding these actions. These actions include identification of the child, evaluation, IFSP meetings, and the provision of early childhood intervention services. Through prior written notice, the contractor:
(1) provides the parent with sufficient notice of meetings to allow the parent time to prepare for the meeting and to invite other individuals if they choose;(2) keeps the parent informed about any action the contractor is proposing to take or not take; and(3) provides the parent with sufficient notice of actions the contractor will take unless the parent exercises his or her due process rights.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 350.204
The provisions of this §108.204 adopted to be effective September 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 5524; amended by Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 26, June 28, 2019, TexReg 3284, eff. 6/30/2019; entire chapter transferred from Title 40, Part 2, Chapter 208 by Texas Register, Volume 46, Number 06, February 5, 2021, TexReg 0941, eff. 3/1/2021