Section 7-863.02 - PurposeThe purpose of this subchapter is:
(1) To enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities and to minimize their potential for developmental delay;(2) To reduce the educational costs to our society, including our schools, by minimizing the need for special education and related services after infants and toddlers with disabilities reach school age;(3) To minimize the likelihood for institutionalization of individuals with disabilities and maximize the potential for their independent living in society;(4) To enhance the capacity of families to meet the special needs of their infants and toddlers with disabilities;(5) To establish collaborative activities among agencies of the District of Columbia that administer programs relating to young children to maximize the quality of early intervention services; and(6) To enhance the capacity of city agencies and service providers to identify, evaluate, and meet the special needs of historically under-represented populations, particularly minorities and low-income and inner-city populations.Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 502, 52 DCR 2331.