Title 34

PART 303

Part 303 - Early Intervention Program For Infants And Toddlers With Disabilities

PART 303 - EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES Authority:20 U.S.C. 1431 through 1444, unless otherwise noted. Source:76 FR 60244, Sept. 28, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

• Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1431 through 1444, unless otherwise noted.
• Source: 76 FR 60244, Sept. 28, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

34:2.1.1.1.2.1	SUBPART A	Subpart A - General
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.101	SUBJGRP 101	Purpose and Applicable Regulations
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.101.1	SECTION 303.1	303.1 Purpose of the early intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.101.2	SECTION 303.2	303.2 Eligible recipients of an award and applicability of this part.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.101.3	SECTION 303.3	303.3 Applicable regulations.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102	SUBJGRP 102	Definitions Used in This Part
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.4	SECTION 303.4	303.4 Act.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.5	SECTION 303.5	303.5 At-risk infant or toddler.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.6	SECTION 303.6	303.6 Child.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.7	SECTION 303.7	303.7 Consent.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.8	SECTION 303.8	303.8 Council.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.9	SECTION 303.9	303.9 Day.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.10	SECTION 303.10	303.10 Developmental delay.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.11	SECTION 303.11	303.11 Early intervention service program.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.12	SECTION 303.12	303.12 Early intervention service provider.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.13	SECTION 303.13	303.13 Early intervention services.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.14	SECTION 303.14	303.14 Elementary school.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.15	SECTION 303.15	303.15 Free appropriate public education.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.16	SECTION 303.16	303.16 Health services.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.17	SECTION 303.17	303.17 Homeless children.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.18	SECTION 303.18	303.18 Include; including.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.19	SECTION 303.19	303.19 Indian; Indian tribe.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.20	SECTION 303.20	303.20 Individualized family service plan.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.21	SECTION 303.21	303.21 Infant or toddler with a disability.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.22	SECTION 303.22	303.22 Lead agency.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.23	SECTION 303.23	303.23 Local educational agency.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.24	SECTION 303.24	303.24 Multidisciplinary.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.25	SECTION 303.25	303.25 Native language.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.26	SECTION 303.26	303.26 Natural environments.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.27	SECTION 303.27	303.27 Parent.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.28	SECTION 303.28	303.28 Parent training and information center.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.29	SECTION 303.29	303.29 Personally identifiable information.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.30	SECTION 303.30	303.30 Public agency.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.31	SECTION 303.31	303.31 Qualified personnel.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.32	SECTION 303.32	303.32 [Reserved]
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.33	SECTION 303.33	303.33 Secretary.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.34	SECTION 303.34	303.34 Service coordination services (case management).
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.35	SECTION 303.35	303.35 State.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.36	SECTION 303.36	303.36 State educational agency.
34:2.1.1.1.2.1.102.37	SECTION 303.37	303.37 Ward of the State.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2	SUBPART B	Subpart B - State Eligibility for a Grant and Requirements for a Statewide System
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.103	SUBJGRP 103	General Authority and Eligibility
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.103.1	SECTION 303.100	303.100 General authority.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.103.2	SECTION 303.101	303.101 State eligibility - requirements for a grant under this part.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.104	SUBJGRP 104	State Conformity With Part C of the Act and Abrogation of State Sovereign Immunity
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.104.3	SECTION 303.102	303.102 State conformity with Part C of the Act.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.104.4	SECTION 303.103	303.103 Abrogation of State sovereign immunity.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.105	SUBJGRP 105	Equipment and Construction
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.105.5	SECTION 303.104	303.104 Acquisition of equipment and construction or alteration of facilities.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.106	SUBJGRP 106	Positive Efforts To Employ and Advance Qualified Individuals With Disabilities
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.106.6	SECTION 303.105	303.105 Positive efforts to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.107	SUBJGRP 107	Minimum Components of a Statewide System
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.107.7	SECTION 303.110	303.110 Minimum components of a statewide system.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.107.8	SECTION 303.111	303.111 State definition of developmental delay.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.107.9	SECTION 303.112	303.112 Availability of early intervention services.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.107.10	SECTION 303.113	303.113 Evaluation, assessment, and nondiscriminatory procedures.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.107.11	SECTION 303.114	303.114 Individualized family service plan (IFSP).
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.107.12	SECTION 303.115	303.115 Comprehensive child find system.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.107.13	SECTION 303.116	303.116 Public awareness program.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.107.14	SECTION 303.117	303.117 Central directory.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.107.15	SECTION 303.118	303.118 Comprehensive system of personnel development (CSPD).
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.107.16	SECTION 303.119	303.119 Personnel standards.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.107.17	SECTION 303.120	303.120 Lead agency role in supervision, monitoring, funding, interagency coordination, and other responsibilities.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.107.18	SECTION 303.121	303.121 Policy for contracting or otherwise arranging for services.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.107.19	SECTION 303.122	303.122 Reimbursement procedures.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.107.20	SECTION 303.123	303.123 Procedural safeguards.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.107.21	SECTION 303.124	303.124 Data collection.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.107.22	SECTION 303.125	303.125 State interagency coordinating council.
34:2.1.1.1.2.2.107.23	SECTION 303.126	303.126 Early intervention services in natural environments.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3	SUBPART C	Subpart C - State Application and Assurances
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.108	SUBJGRP 108	General
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.108.1	SECTION 303.200	303.200 State application and assurances.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.109	SUBJGRP 109	Application Requirements
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.109.2	SECTION 303.201	303.201 Designation of lead agency.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.109.3	SECTION 303.202	303.202 Certification regarding financial responsibility.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.109.4	SECTION 303.203	303.203 Statewide system and description of services.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.109.5	SECTION 303.204	303.204 Application's definition of at-risk infants and toddlers and description of services.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.109.6	SECTION 303.205	303.205 Description of use of funds.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.109.7	SECTION 303.206	303.206 Referral policies for specific children.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.109.8	SECTION 303.207	303.207 Availability of resources.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.109.9	SECTION 303.208	303.208 Public participation policies and procedures.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.109.10	SECTION 303.209	303.209 Transition to preschool and other programs.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.109.11	SECTION 303.210	303.210 Coordination with Head Start and Early Head Start, early education, and child care programs.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.109.12	SECTION 303.211	303.211 State option to make services under this part available to children ages three and older.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.109.13	SECTION 303.212	303.212 Additional information and assurances.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.110	SUBJGRP 110	Assurances
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.110.14	SECTION 303.220	303.220 Assurances satisfactory to the Secretary.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.110.15	SECTION 303.221	303.221 Expenditure of funds.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.110.16	SECTION 303.222	303.222 Payor of last resort.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.110.17	SECTION 303.223	303.223 Control of funds and property.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.110.18	SECTION 303.224	303.224 Reports and records.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.110.19	SECTION 303.225	303.225 Prohibition against supplanting; indirect costs.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.110.20	SECTION 303.226	303.226 Fiscal control.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.110.21	SECTION 303.227	303.227 Traditionally underserved groups.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.111	SUBJGRP 111	Subsequent Applications and Modifications, Eligibility Determinations, and Standard of Disapproval
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.111.22	SECTION 303.228	303.228 Subsequent State application and modifications of application.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.111.23	SECTION 303.229	303.229 Determination by the Secretary that a State is eligible.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.111.24	SECTION 303.230	303.230 Standard for disapproval of an application.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.112	SUBJGRP 112	Department Procedures
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.112.25	SECTION 303.231	303.231 Notice and hearing before determining that a State is not eligible.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.112.26	SECTION 303.232	303.232 Hearing Official or Panel.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.112.27	SECTION 303.233	303.233 Hearing procedures.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.112.28	SECTION 303.234	303.234 Initial decision; final decision.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.112.29	SECTION 303.235	303.235 Filing requirements.
34:2.1.1.1.2.3.112.30	SECTION 303.236	303.236 Judicial review.
34:2.1.1.1.2.4	SUBPART D	Subpart D - Child Find, Evaluations and Assessments, and Individualized Family Service Plans
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.113	SUBJGRP 113	Pre-Referral Procedures - Public Awareness Program and Child Find System
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.113.1	SECTION 303.300	303.300 General.
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.113.2	SECTION 303.301	303.301 Public awareness program - information for parents.
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.113.3	SECTION 303.302	303.302 Comprehensive child find system.
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.114	SUBJGRP 114	Referral Procedures
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.114.4	SECTION 303.303	303.303 Referral procedures.
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.114.5	SECTION 303.304-303.309	303.304-303.309 [Reserved]
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.115	SUBJGRP 115	Post-Referral Procedures - Screenings, Evaluations, and Assessments
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.115.6	SECTION 303.310	303.310 Post-referral timeline (45 days).
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.115.7	SECTION 303.311-303.319	303.311-303.319 [Reserved]
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.115.8	SECTION 303.320	303.320 Screening procedures (optional).
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.115.9	SECTION 303.321	303.321 Evaluation of the child and assessment of the child and family.
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.115.10	SECTION 303.322	303.322 Determination that a child is not eligible.
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.116	SUBJGRP 116	Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.116.11	SECTION 303.340	303.340 Individualized family service plan - general.
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.116.12	SECTION 303.341	303.341 [Reserved]
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.116.13	SECTION 303.342	303.342 Procedures for IFSP development, review, and evaluation.
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.116.14	SECTION 303.343	303.343 IFSP Team meeting and periodic review.
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.116.15	SECTION 303.344	303.344 Content of an IFSP.
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.116.16	SECTION 303.345	303.345 Interim IFSPs - provision of services before evaluations and assessments are completed.
34:2.1.1.1.2.4.116.17	SECTION 303.346	303.346 Responsibility and accountability.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5	SUBPART E	Subpart E - Procedural Safeguards
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.117	SUBJGRP 117	General
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.117.1	SECTION 303.400	303.400 General responsibility of lead agency for procedural safeguards.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.118	SUBJGRP 118	Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information and Early Intervention Records
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.118.2	SECTION 303.401	303.401 Confidentiality and opportunity to examine records.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.118.3	SECTION 303.402	303.402 Confidentiality.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.118.4	SECTION 303.403	303.403 Definitions.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.118.5	SECTION 303.404	303.404 Notice to parents.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.118.6	SECTION 303.405	303.405 Access rights.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.118.7	SECTION 303.406	303.406 Record of access.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.118.8	SECTION 303.407	303.407 Records on more than one child.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.118.9	SECTION 303.408	303.408 List of types and locations of information.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.118.10	SECTION 303.409	303.409 Fees for records.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.118.11	SECTION 303.410	303.410 Amendment of records at a parent's request.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.118.12	SECTION 303.411	303.411 Opportunity for a hearing.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.118.13	SECTION 303.412	303.412 Result of hearing.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.118.14	SECTION 303.413	303.413 Hearing procedures.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.118.15	SECTION 303.414	303.414 Consent prior to disclosure or use.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.118.16	SECTION 303.415	303.415 Safeguards.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.118.17	SECTION 303.416	303.416 Destruction of information.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.118.18	SECTION 303.417	303.417 Enforcement.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.119	SUBJGRP 119	Parental Consent and Notice
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.119.19	SECTION 303.420	303.420 Parental consent and ability to decline services.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.119.20	SECTION 303.421	303.421 Prior written notice and procedural safeguards notice.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.120	SUBJGRP 120	Surrogate Parents
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.120.21	SECTION 303.422	303.422 Surrogate parents.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.121	SUBJGRP 121	Dispute Resolution Options
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.121.22	SECTION 303.430	303.430 State dispute resolution options.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.122	SUBJGRP 122	Mediation
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.122.23	SECTION 303.431	303.431 Mediation.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.123	SUBJGRP 123	State Complaint Procedures
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.123.24	SECTION 303.432	303.432 Adoption of State complaint procedures.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.123.25	SECTION 303.433	303.433 Minimum State complaint procedures.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.123.26	SECTION 303.434	303.434 Filing a complaint.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.124	SUBJGRP 124	States That Choose To Adopt the Part C Due Process Hearing Procedures Under Section 639 of the Act
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.124.27	SECTION 303.435	303.435 Appointment of an impartial due process hearing officer.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.124.28	SECTION 303.436	303.436 Parental rights in due process hearing proceedings.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.124.29	SECTION 303.437	303.437 Convenience of hearings and timelines.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.124.30	SECTION 303.438	303.438 Civil action.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.125	SUBJGRP 125	States That Choose To Adopt the Part B Due Process Hearing Procedures Under Section 615 of the Act
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.125.31	SECTION 303.440	303.440 Filing a due process complaint.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.125.32	SECTION 303.441	303.441 Due process complaint.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.125.33	SECTION 303.442	303.442 Resolution process.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.125.34	SECTION 303.443	303.443 Impartial due process hearing.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.125.35	SECTION 303.444	303.444 Hearing rights.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.125.36	SECTION 303.445	303.445 Hearing decisions.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.125.37	SECTION 303.446	303.446 Finality of decision; appeal; impartial review.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.125.38	SECTION 303.447	303.447 Timelines and convenience of hearings and reviews.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.125.39	SECTION 303.448	303.448 Civil action.
34:2.1.1.1.2.5.125.40	SECTION 303.449	303.449 State enforcement mechanisms.
34:2.1.1.1.2.6	SUBPART F	Subpart F - Use of Funds and Payor of Last Resort
34:2.1.1.1.2.6.126	SUBJGRP 126	General
34:2.1.1.1.2.6.126.1	SECTION 303.500	303.500 Use of funds, payor of last resort, and system of payments.
34:2.1.1.1.2.6.127	SUBJGRP 127	Use of Funds
34:2.1.1.1.2.6.127.2	SECTION 303.501	303.501 Permissive use of funds by the lead agency.
34:2.1.1.1.2.6.128	SUBJGRP 128	Payor of Last Resort - General Provisions
34:2.1.1.1.2.6.128.3	SECTION 303.510	303.510 Payor of last resort.
34:2.1.1.1.2.6.128.4	SECTION 303.511	303.511 Methods to ensure the provision of, and financial responsibility for, Part C services.
34:2.1.1.1.2.6.129	SUBJGRP 129	Payor of Last Resort & System of Payments Provisions - Use of Insurance, Benefits, Systems of Payments, and Fees
34:2.1.1.1.2.6.129.5	SECTION 303.520	303.520 Policies related to use of public benefits or insurance or private insurance to pay for Part C services.
34:2.1.1.1.2.6.129.6	SECTION 303.521	303.521 System of payments and fees.
34:2.1.1.1.2.7	SUBPART G	Subpart G - State Interagency Coordinating Council
34:2.1.1.1.2.7.130.1	SECTION 303.600	303.600 Establishment of Council.
34:2.1.1.1.2.7.130.2	SECTION 303.601	303.601 Composition.
34:2.1.1.1.2.7.130.3	SECTION 303.602	303.602 Meetings.
34:2.1.1.1.2.7.130.4	SECTION 303.603	303.603 Use of funds by the Council.
34:2.1.1.1.2.7.130.5	SECTION 303.604	303.604 Functions of the Council - required duties.
34:2.1.1.1.2.7.130.6	SECTION 303.605	303.605 Authorized activities by the Council.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8	SUBPART H	Subpart H - State Monitoring and Enforcement; Federal Monitoring and Enforcement; Reporting; and Allocation of Funds
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.130	SUBJGRP 130	Federal and State Monitoring and Enforcement
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.130.1	SECTION 303.700	303.700 State monitoring and enforcement.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.130.2	SECTION 303.701	303.701 State performance plans and data collection.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.130.3	SECTION 303.702	303.702 State use of targets and reporting.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.130.4	SECTION 303.703	303.703 Secretary's review and determination regarding State performance.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.130.5	SECTION 303.704	303.704 Enforcement.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.130.6	SECTION 303.705	303.705 Withholding funds.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.130.7	SECTION 303.706	303.706 Public attention.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.130.8	SECTION 303.707	303.707 Rule of construction.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.130.9	SECTION 303.708	303.708 State enforcement.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.131	SUBJGRP 131	Reports - Program Information
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.131.10	SECTION 303.720	303.720 Data requirements - general.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.131.11	SECTION 303.721	303.721 Annual report of children served - report requirement.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.131.12	SECTION 303.722	303.722 Data reporting.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.131.13	SECTION 303.723	303.723 Annual report of children served - certification.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.131.14	SECTION 303.724	303.724 Annual report of children served - other responsibilities of the lead agency.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.132	SUBJGRP 132	Allocation of Funds
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.132.15	SECTION 303.730	303.730 Formula for State allocations.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.132.16	SECTION 303.731	303.731 Payments to Indians.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.132.17	SECTION 303.732	303.732 State allotments.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.132.18	SECTION 303.733	303.733 Reallotment of funds.
34:2.1.1.1.2.8.132.19	SECTION 303.734	303.734 Reservation for State incentive grants.
34:2.1.1.1.2.9	SUBPART 0
34:2.1.1.1.2.10.133.1.7	APPENDIX Appendix A	Appendix A to Part 303 - Index for IDEA Part C Regulations

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