Section 550.507 - Functional Developmental Services(a) A center must ensure the provision of functional developmental services based on the needs of a minor, in accordance with the minor's plan of care and as ordered by a minor's prescribing physician.(b) A center must refer a minor to Early Childhood Intervention, within seven days after identification of a developmental delay or risk of developmental delay in accordance with 34 Code of Federal Regulations §303.303 Referral procedures.(c) A center must ensure that each minor has a functional assessment incorporated into the comprehensive assessment to include developmentally appropriate areas.(d) A minor's functional assessment must include:(1) measurable goals that enhance independent functioning in daily activities and to promote socialization;(2) a description of a minor's strengths and present performance level with respect to each goal;(3) skills areas in priority order; and(4) planning for specific areas identified as needing development.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 550.507
The provisions of this §550.507 adopted to be effective September 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 6569; Transferred from Title 40, Chapter 15 by Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 15, April 12, 2019, TexReg 1875, eff. 5/1/2019; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 39, September 27, 2024, TexReg 7931, eff. 10/16/2024