10A NCAC 27A .0203. EARLY INTERVENTION - STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS

(a)  The Division shall administer a program of grants to area programs for early intervention services for children and their families, in accordance with Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

(b)  Funds may be used for any periodic or day/night service that is identified as needed in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) within the following guidelines:

(1)           children served shall be those with developmental delays, atypical development or those at risk for these conditions as defined in 10A NCAC 27G .0902.

(2)           with the federal early intervention funds, children served shall be from birth through two years of age and their families.

(3)           with state early intervention funds, children served shall be from birth through two years of age except that:

(A)          services may continue until the start of the next school year for children who turn three during the course of the school year, and

(B)          three and four year olds may be served during the summer and during the school year in before/after school programs.

(4)           funds shall be used to supplement and increase services for these children and may not be used to supplant other federal, other state or local funds.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 122C‑112(a)(6); 122C‑131; 122C‑150; U.S.C. 1471 Part HIDEA;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. February 1, 1996; April 1, 1988; February 1, 1986; July 1, 1985.