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Early Start Proposed Policy Changes

Early Start for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: PART C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

In accordance with Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 303.110, California is required to make proposed policies and procedures available for public review for 60 days and accept comments for at least 30 days. The Department of Developmental Services (DDS), as lead agency for Part C, is considering submitting the following proposed policy changes to the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). The proposed policy changes will be posted for 60 days, May 12, 2009 through July 12, 2009.

• Early Start Eligibility (PDF)

This proposal prospectively limits eligibility for Early Start services to only those infants/toddlers at the highest risk of a developmental disability that are in most need of program service entering Early Start at 24 months of age or older.

• Early Start Use of Private Insurance (PDF)

This policy proposal requires families to access private insurance for all identified medical services, other than evaluation and assessment, for service provision or denial prior to service provision by the regional center as payor of last resort.

COMMENTS

The period for public participation and submission of comments to the Department of Developmental Services has closed.

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