States' Part C Rules, Regulations and Policies
We are building this collection of links to state statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and guidance documents
relevant to the implementation of Part C of the IDEA.
We show the URLs for printing purposes.
If your state has similar resources, please contact Sue Goode
(sue_goode@unc.edu) to add your materials to our list.
The links provided are current as of October 2011.
(See also our Part B State Regulations Web page)
Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Georgia | Florida | Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Missouri | Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming
- 795-3-1 Alabama Administrative Code - Early Intervention Program
http://www.alabamaadministrativecode.state.al.us/docs/reh/795-3-1.pdf (6/30/11)
(PDF: 780kb)
- Early Intervention Forms and Guidance Documents (various dates)
http://rehab.alabama.gov/individuals-and-families/early-intervention/resource-library
- EI/ILP Provider Forms (various dates)
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/ocs/InfantLearning/providers/forms.htm
- AzEIP Policies and Procedures (September 2010)
https://www.azdes.gov/main.aspx?menu=98&id=2384 - Technical Assistance Guidance Documents (various dates)
https://www.azdes.gov/main.aspx?menu=98&id=3036
- Title 14, CA Early Intervention Services Act (1998) and Title 17 Regulations: Chapter 2,
Early Intervention Services (amended March 19, 2011)
http://www.dds.ca.gov/EarlyStart/Statutes_Regs.cfm - Proposed Policy Changes - Early Start Eligibility and Use of Private Insurance (2009)
http://www.dds.ca.gov/EarlyStart/ESBudget.cfm - See also, a searchable database of CA Special Education Laws (2011)
http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/lr/
- CO Early Intervention Rules (Authority:
2 CCR 503-1 16.000, effective 9/1/11)
http://www.eicolorado.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Policies.main -
Early Intervention Colorado State Plan (2010)
http://www.eicolorado.org/Files/2010%20State%20Plan%20with%20Appendices.pdf (PDF: 1802kb)
- CO Early Intervention Legislation (various dates)
http://www.eicolorado.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Documents.content&linkid=522 -
Policies and Procedures for Colorado's
Early Intervention System (various dates)
http://www.eicolorado.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Policies.main - State Forms, Instruction Manuals, and Processes (various dates)
http://www.eicolorado.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Documents.content&linkid=591
- General Statutes, Sec. 17a-248 (effective October 2010) and Birth-to-Three Program Regulations (ca. 2009)
http://www.birth23.org/AboutB23/LawsnRegs.html - Birth-to-Three Program Procedures, Service Guidelines, and more (various dates)
http://www.birth23.org/providers/providers.html
- Child Development Watch Policy Manual (2004)
http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dms/epqc/birth3/files/cdw_policymanual.pdf (PDF: 366kb) - Various guidance documents, including: Definitions for Eligible Infants and Toddlers to be Served (2006); Building Blocks Guidelines (2007); Guide to Promoting Inclusion in Early Care and Education (2007); Infant and Toddler Early Learning Foundations (2007); and more - (scan down the page) http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dms/birth3pubs.html
- Early Steps Policy Handbook and Operations Guide (effective October 1, 2011)
http://www.cms-kids.com/home/resources/es_policy_1011/es_policy.html
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Program standards on Comprehensive Child Find System, Service Coordination, Service Delivery, Evaluation and Assessment, and
Individualized Family Service Plan (revised May 2009)
http://health.state.ga.us/programs/bcw/standards.asp
- Hawaii's Revised Statutes that Implement Part C, IDEA (1998)
http://www.hawaii.gov/health/family-child-health/eis/regulations.html - Hawaii's State EI Plan (effective May 15, 2009)
http://hawaii.gov/health/family-child-health/family-child-health/eis/pdf/State%20EI%20Plan%20rev%20%205-15-09%20final.pdf (PDF: 1075kb)
- Idaho Code: Title 16, Chapter 1: Early Intervention Services (no date found)
http://legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title16/T16CH1.htm - Idaho Infant Toddler Program eManual (updated April 2009)
www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/_Rainbow/Manuals/FACS/ITP_eManual/Idaho_Infant_Toddler_Program_eManual.htm
- Child and Family Connections Procedure Manual (July 2007)
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=31212 - IL Early Intervention Laws and Rules (amended June 8, 2009)
http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/089/08900500sections.html
- First Steps Final Rule (2005)
http://www.in.gov/fssa/files/fs05-201proposedrulef.pdf (PDF: 135kb) - Senate Enrolled Act No. 112, Article 12.7. Child Development Services, Chapter 2. Infants
and Toddlers With Disabilities Program (2006) -
http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2006/PDF/SE/SE0112.1.pdf (PDF: 316kb)
- Indiana First Steps Early Intervention Personnel Guide (revised October 2010)
http://www.in.gov/fssa/files/First_Steps_Personnel_GuideRevised_Final_Oct.2010.pdf (PDF: 533kb) -
Best Practices in Early Intervention (2006)
http://www.in.gov/fssa/files/BestPractice_July_2006.pdf (PDF: 109kb)
- Eligibility Determination Team Manual (2006)
http://www.in.gov/fssa/files/ED_Team_Manual_Final_Version_11-06.pdf (PDF: 307kb)
- Additional policy information for First Steps Program (various dates)
http://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/3399.htm
- Iowa 2006 Part C Policies and Assurances Document (2006)
http://educateiowa.gov/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=10788&Itemid=1507 (PDF: 2908kb)
- Iowa Administrative Rules of Early ACCESS: Integrated System of Early Intervention Services (2003)
http://educateiowa.gov/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1925 (PDF: 937kb)
- Iowa Part C Eligibility Document (2008)
http://educateiowa.gov/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5960
(DOC: 41kb)
- Kansas IDEA Part C Procedure Manual (July 2009)
http://www.ksits.org/part_c_manual.htm -
Kansas Administrative Regulations for Infant and Toddler Services (1997)
http://www.kdheks.gov/its/kar28-4-550to572.html - Various KITS Technical Assistance Packets (scan down the page)
http://www.ksits.org/professionals.htm
- First Steps Program Policy and Procedures Manual (July 2011), Forms (2011) and Regulations (effective February 2011)
http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/pptablecontents.htm
- Early Steps Manual and Forms (July 2010)
http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/1481?uuid=1296859139925
- Chapter 101 Regulations - Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty (effective July 2, 2011)
http://www.maine.gov/education/speced/rules/index.html - Administrative Letters (various dates)
http://www.maine.gov/education/speced/cds/adminlett.html - Guidance Document - Early Intervention Process for Infants, Toddlers and Their
Families: Eligibility Determination, IFSP Development, Intervention Planning (2007)
http://www.nectac.org/~pdfs/topics/families/ME_Guide_1_17_07Final.pdf (PDF: 346kb)
- Maine’s standardized forms
http://www.maine.gov/education/speced/cds/forms/index.html - See also, Maine Part C Process (DRAFT 2009)
http://www.maine.gov/education/speced/cds/documents/PartCProcessChart.doc (DOC: 65kb)
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Maryland State Regulations for Early Intervention Provisions (amended October 5, 2009 )
http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/SubtitleSearch.aspx?search=13A.13.01.* - Maryland's Extended IFSP Option-Policies and Procedures (revised 2011)
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/NR/rdonlyres/E94CADE8-6143-4300-A2B8-7FDF00E709EC/29649/PoliciesandProcedures82311.pdf (PDF: 131kb)
- Massachusetts Early Intervention Operational Standards (2006) and other policies and procedures (various dates)
http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/community-health/family-health/early-childhood/ei/family-rights-and-due-process.html - Policy updates for Early Intervention (various dates)
http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/provider/guidelines-resources/services-planning/family-health/perinatal-early-child-special-needs/early-intervention/policy-updates/
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Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education Supplemented
with IDEA Federal Regulations (April 2009)
http://eotta.ccresa.org/Files/PDF/MARSE-April09.pdf (PDF: 843kb)
- Early On Reference Bulletins - Eligibility Determination, Natural Environments,
CAPTA Referrals and more (various dates)
http://eotta.ccresa.org/Resources.php?ID=11 - See also, other Early On State Resources
http://eotta.ccresa.org/Resources.php?ID=2
- Minnesota State Statutes, Early Intervention Services (Disabilities) (2006)
hhttps://www.revisor.mn.gov/data/revisor/statutes_index/current/E/EA/early_intervention_services_disabilities.html - Eligibility is under Minnesota Rules, Chapter 3525.1350: Infant and Toddler Intervention Services
(posted October 12, 2007)
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/?id=3525.1350 - Q & A Guidance Documents on Part C (2009)
http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/SchSup/SpecEdComp/ComplMonitor/QA/PartC/
- Missouri State Plan for Special Education: Regulations Implementing Part C
of the IDEA First Steps Program (revised January 2011; proposed, August 2011)
http://www.dese.mo.gov/divspeced/stateplan/index.html - Early Intervention Practice Manual (September 2010)
http://dese.mo.gov/se/fs/PracticeManual.htm - Other guidance documents for Part C of IDEA (various dates)
http://dese.mo.gov/se/fs/RulesRegs.html - First Steps Eligibility Procedures and Q&A (January 2009)
http://dese.mo.gov/se/fs/eligibilitycriteria.html
- Nebraska Administrative Code, Title 92, Chapter 51 - Regulations and Standards for
Special Education Programs (revised May 15, 2010)
http://www.education.ne.gov/legal/webrulespdf/CLEAN51_2010.pdf (PDF: 669kb)
- Verification Guidelines for Children with Disabilities - Technical Assistance Document (2008) and Videos (2009)
http://edn.ne.gov/verification.html - Early Intervention Services Coordination (2000)
http://edn.ne.gov/pdf/Chapter-10.pdf (PDF: 105kb)
- NV Effective Practice Guidelines and
other Policy Documents (various dates)
http://health.nv.gov/BEIS_Publications.htm
- NH Code of Administrative Rules - Developmental Services, Part He-M 510, Family-Centered Early Supports and Services (effective November 11, 2009)
(scan down the page to Part He-M 510) http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/he-m500.html - NH orientation materials for service coordinators (various dates)
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/bds/earlysupport/orientation.htm
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New Jersey Administrative Code, Title 8, Chapter 17, Early Intervention System (effective October 6, 2008) and related
Policies and Procedures (various dates), including Eligibility Criteria (NJEIS-02, March 2010)
http://nj.gov/health/fhs/eis/policies.shtml - N.J. Part C State Plan (updated 2004)
http://nj.gov/health/fhs/eis/partc.shtml
- NM Rules and Regulations, including FIT Program Regulations (2001),
State Incentive Grant (Extended Part C Option) Policy and Procedures (2009) and more.
http://www.nmhealth.org/ddsd/NMFIT/Documents/FIT_Rules.htm#Section1 - See also, Technical Assistance Documents (various dates)
http://www.nmhealth.org/ddsd/NMFIT/Documents/FIT_TA.htm#Section1
- Subpart 69-4: Regulations for the Early Intervention Program (June 3, 2010)
http://w3.health.state.ny.us/dbspace/NYCRR10.nsf/56cf2e25d626f9f785256538006c3ed7/8525652c00680c3e852565a1005e2864?OpenDocument - Additional Early Intervention Program Regulations and Laws (various dates)
http://www.health.ny.gov/community/infants_children/early_intervention/regulations.htm - Early Intervention Program Memoranda, Guidance and Clinical Practice Guidelines (various dates)
http://www.health.ny.gov/community/infants_children/early_intervention/memoranda.htm
- NC Infant Toddler Program Manual (2005) and other guidance documents and forms (various dates)
Scan down the page http://www.beearly.nc.gov/index.php/resources/publications
- ND Early Intervention State Guidelines (various dates)
http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/disabilities/earlyintervention/stateguidelines.html
- Ohio Administrative Code: Chapter 3701-8, Help Me Grow Program (effective July 16, 2010)
http://www.odh.ohio.gov/rules/final/fr3701-8.aspx - Ohio Help Me Grow Policies (various dates)
http://www.ohiohelpmegrow.org/professional/laws/policies.aspx
- SoonerStart Early Intervention Policies and Procedures (October 2010)
http://sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/SpecEd/pdf/SoonerStart/Publications/EI_Manual.pdf (PDF: 608kb)
- SoonerStart publications (various dates), including an Assistive Technology Guide (2008)
and a Transition Guide (2005)
http://sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/SpecEd/SoonerStart_Publications.html
- Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Policy/Procedure Manual (revised November 2003) and
Program Operation Guidelines (various dates)
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1692
- An Early Education Provider’s Guide to Early Intervention in Pennsylvania (2009)
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/http;//www.portal.state.pa.us;80/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_251851_920889_0_0_18/092810_EI-ProviderGuide.pdf (PDF: 1280kb)
- The Pennsylvania Code: Chapter 4226. Early Intervention Services (2003)
http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/055/chapter4226/chap4226toc.html - See also, Announcements, which include guidance documents (various dates)
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/early_intervention/8710/announcements/522283
- Early Intervention Resources, References and Forms (various dates)
http://www.dhs.ri.gov/ForProvidersVendors/EIProviders/tabid/772/Default.aspx
- South Carolina Policy Manual (October 4, 2011) and related forms
http://www.scfirststeps.org/BNpolicyandprocedures.html
- Administrative Rules: Article 24:14 - Early Intervention Program (effective October 22, 2008)
http://legis.state.sd.us/rules/DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=24:14 - See also, Service Coordinator/Provider documents and forms (various dates)
http://doe.sd.gov/oess/Birthto3_servcoord.asp
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Rules of State Board Of Education, Chapter 0520-1-10, Tennessee's Early Intervention System
(October 2003)
http://www.state.tn.us/sos/rules/0520/0520-01/0520-01-10.pdf (PDF: 193kb) - Eligibility information is also available
http://www.state.tn.us/education/teis/eligibility.shtml
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Chapter 108, Early Childhood Intervention
Services (effective September 1, 2011)
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=4&ti=40&pt=2&ch=108 - See also, related state rules (Section 3-C)
http://www.dars.state.tx.us/rules/index.shtml#eci
- Utah Administrative Rule R398-20, Early Intervention (as in effect on June 1, 2011)
http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r398/r398-020.htm - See also, Utah's Part C State Plan (1999)
http://www.utahbabywatch.org/foreiproviders/utstateplan.htm -
Agency Information: Forms, Reports, Miscellaneous (various dates)
http://www.utahbabywatch.org/agencyinfo/index.htm
- Vermont Special Education Guide: State Board of Education Special Education Rules
and Other Pertinent Rules (effective June 2010) - See sections 2360.5 - 2360.5.8 for the overall
early intervention program
http://www.education.vermont.gov/new/pdfdoc/pgm_sped/laws/educ_sped_guide.pdf (PDF: 1628kb)
- Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia: Practice Manual (August 2011)
http://www.infantva.org/Pr-PracticeManual-Forms.htm - Virginia's Part C Policies and Procedures (2000) and Final Q&A (Appendix X, 2002)
http://www.infantva.org/ovw-PoliciesProcedures.htm - See also Code of Virginia Related to Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (various dates)
http://www.infantva.org/ovw-CodeOfVirginia.htm - Reference Documents for Providers (various dates)
http://www.infantva.org/Providers.htm#pr2
- Washington includes policies and procedures within their Part C Annual State Applications (see FFY 2011 application)
http://del.wa.gov/publications/esit/Default.aspx#reports - See also - Guiding Concepts, Clarification Memos, Practice Guides, Checklists, Tools and more
Scan down the page http://del.wa.gov/publications/esit/Default.aspx#contractors
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WV Birth to Three State Guidance Related to IDEA 2004 (various dates), including new Eligibility Criteria (2009)
http://www.wvdhhr.org/birth23/lawandregs.asp - See also - Technical Assistance Bulletins (various dates)
http://www.wvdhhr.org/birth23/techasstbulletins.asp
- Chapter HFS 90: Early Intervention Services for Children From Birth to Age 3
with Developmental Needs (2004)
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/birthto3/WPDP/txt/hfs090.html - See also, Polices and Guidance (various dates)
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/birthto3/guidance.php
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Part C Policies, Procedures, and FAQs (various dates)
http://www.health.wyo.gov/ddd/earlychildhood/partcinfo.html
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