§ 12-12.7-2-20 — Mandatory features of statewide early intervention services system

Indiana § 12-12.7-2-20

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 12.7: CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
• Ch. 2: Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program

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To the extent required in 20 U.S.C. 1431
through 1444, the statewide system must include the following:
(1) A definition of the term "developmentally delayed" to be used
in carrying out the programs under this chapter.
(2) The timetables necessary for ensuring that the appropriate
early intervention services are available to all infants and toddlers
with disabilities before the beginning of the fifth year of the state's
participation under 20 U.S.C. 1431 through 1444.
(3) A timely, comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation of the
functioning of each infant and toddler with disabilities in Indiana
and the needs of the families, to appropriately assist in the
development of the infant and toddler with disabilities program.
(4) For each infant and toddler with disabilities in Indiana, an
individualized family service plan in accordance with 20 U.S.C.
1436, including case management services consistent with the
individualized family service plan.
(5) A comprehensive system for identifying infants and toddlers
with disabilities, including a system for making referrals to
service providers that:
(A) includes time lines; and
(B) provides for the participation by primary referral sources.
(6) A public awareness program.
(7) A central directory that includes early intervention services,
resources, experts, and research and demonstration projects being
conducted.
(8) A comprehensive system of personnel development.
(9) A policy pertaining to contracting or making other
arrangements with service providers to provide early intervention
services in Indiana, consistent with 20 U.S.C. 1431 through 1444
and including the contents of the application used and the
conditions of the contract or other arrangements.
(10) A procedure for securing timely reimbursement of funds
used under this chapter in accordance with 20 U.S.C. 1440(a).
(11) Procedural safeguards with respect to programs under this
chapter as required under 20 U.S.C. 1439.
(12) Policies and procedures relating to the establishment and
maintenance of standards to ensure that personnel necessary to
carry out this chapter are appropriately and adequately prepared
and trained, including the following:
(A) The establishment and maintenance of standards that are
consistent with any state approved or recognized certification,
licensing, registration, or other comparable requirements that
apply to the area in which the personnel are providing early
intervention services.
(B) To the extent the standards are not based on the highest
requirements in Indiana applicable to the specific profession or
discipline, the steps the state is taking to require the retraining
or hiring of personnel that meet appropriate professional
requirements in Indiana.
(13) A system for compiling data on the following:
(A) The number of infants and toddlers with disabilities and
their families in Indiana in need of appropriate early
intervention services, which may be based on a sampling of
data.
(B) The number of infants, toddlers, and families of infants and
toddlers served.
(C) The types of services provided, which may be based on a
sampling of data.
(D) Other information required under 20 U.S.C. 1431 through
1444.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.210-2015, SEC.31.