California Early Intervention Services Act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill makes a technical update to the California Early Intervention Services Act, which provides a statewide system of support for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. The act ensures that eligible children receive timely evaluations and assessments to determine their needs and appropriate services. It emphasizes family involvement in the evaluation process and collaboration between regional centers and local educational agencies.
Key provisions
- Requires timely, comprehensive evaluations for infants and toddlers.
- Specifies that assessments must include a family interview.
- Outlines the need to identify the child’s strengths, needs, and appropriate services.
- Emphasizes family-directed and voluntary participation in assessments.
- Requires sharing of evaluation and assessment results between agencies.
- Aligns with federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Part C) regulations.
Who is affected
- Infants and toddlers with disabilities
- Families of infants and toddlers with disabilities
- Regional centers
- Local educational agencies
Notable changes
- This bill contains a technical amendment to the existing law.
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