§ 12-12.7-2-6 — Administration and supervision; financial responsibility

Indiana § 12-12.7-2-6

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

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(a) The division shall do the following:
(1) Carry out the general administration and supervision of
programs and activities receiving assistance under this chapter,
monitor programs and activities implemented by the state,
regardless of whether the programs and activities are receiving
assistance under this chapter, and ensure that the state complies
with 20 U.S.C. 1431 through 1444 in implementing this chapter.
(2) Identify and coordinate all available resources from federal,
state, local, and private sources, and use all applicable resources
to the full extent of the resources.
(3) Develop procedures to ensure that early intervention services
are provided to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their
families in a timely manner pending the resolution of disputes
among public agencies and providers.
(4) Resolve disputes within an agency or between agencies.
(5) Enter into formal interagency agreements that define the
financial responsibility of each agency for paying for early
intervention services consistent with Indiana law and procedures
for resolving disputes, including all additional components
necessary to ensure meaningful cooperation and coordination.
(6) Develop and implement utilization review procedures for
services provided under this chapter.
(7) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish a cost participation
schedule for purposes of section 17 of this chapter.
(b) The state shall designate an individual or entity responsible for
assigning financial responsibility among appropriate agencies under
this chapter.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.210-2015, SEC.28; P.L.108-2019, SEC.191.