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.

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