States' Part C Rules, Regulations and Policies
The ECTA Center compiles this collection of links to state statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and guidance documents relevant to the implementation of Part C of the IDEA. URLs are shown for printing purposes. If your state has similar resources, please contact Sue Goode (sue_goode@unc.edu) to add your materials to our list. This page was reviewed and updated in April 2013. Links are checked monthly.
(See also our Part B State Regulations Web page)
State Quick-Select
Alabama
- 795-3-1 Alabama Administrative Code - Early Intervention Program (9/30/12)
http://www.alabamaadministrativecode.state.al.us/docs/reh/795-3-1.pdf - Early Intervention Forms and Guidance Documents (various dates)
http://rehab.alabama.gov/individuals-and-families/early-intervention/resource-library
Alaska
- Draft policies and procedures for the Early Intervention/Infant Learning Program
(posted from February 15-April 16, 2013)
and Service Delivery Guidelines on various topics (various dates) (Scan down the page to "Professional Development")
http://dhss.alaska.gov/ocs/Pages/infantlearning/reports/default.aspx - EI/ILP Provider Forms (various dates)
http://dhss.alaska.gov/ocs/Pages/infantlearning/providers/forms.aspx
Arizona
- AzEIP Policies and Procedures (July 2012)
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
Arkansas
- Documents supporting the First Connections Program can be found on the home page (scan down the page)
http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/ddds/Pages/FirstConnectionsProgram.aspx
California
- 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 - See also, a searchable database of CA Special Education Laws (Updated June 2012)
http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/lr/ - Early Start Program Guidance Materials (various dates)
http://www.dds.ca.gov/EarlyStart/RM_ProgramGuidances.cfm
Colorado
- CO Early Intervention Rules (Authority:
2 CCR 503-1 16.000, effective 9/1/11)
http://www.eicolorado.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Policies.main - State Plan and Federal Application for IDEA Part C Funds (2012)
http://www.eicolorado.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Documents.content&linkid=349 - CO Early Intervention Legislation (various dates)
http://www.eicolorado.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Documents.content&linkid=522 - State Forms, Instruction Manuals, and Processes (various dates)
http://www.eicolorado.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Documents.content&linkid=591
Connecticut
- General Statutes, Sec. 17a-248 (revised January 1, 2011) and Birth-to-Three Program Regulations (revised December 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
Delaware
- Child Development Watch Policy Manual (2004)
http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dms/epqc/birth3/files/cdw_policymanual.pdf - Various guidance documents, including: Definitions for Eligible Infants and Toddlers to be Served (2010); 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
District of Columbia
- Policies and Regulations (various dates)
http://osse.dc.gov/service/policies-and-regulations - See Proposed Part C Rulemaking - Early Interventon for Infants and Toddlers (January 25, 2013)
http://osse.dc.gov/publication/proposed-part-c-rulemaking-early-interventon-infants-and-toddlers
Florida
- Early Steps Policy Handbook and Operations Guide (effective January 1, 2013)
http://www.cms-kids.com/home/resources/es_policy_0113/es_policy.html - Florida's Proposed Policies (available for public review from February 11, 2013 - April 12, 2013)
http://www.cms-kids.com/home/resources/es_publicParticipation2013.html
Georgia
- Revised Babies Can't Wait Program Standards - Coming Soon
http://health.state.ga.us/programs/bcw/standards.asp - See also, Information for Families and Professionals (various dates)
http://health.state.ga.us/programs/bcw/publications.asp#info
Hawaii
- Hawaii's proposed Administrative Rules (HAR), Chapter 11-140, Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers
(written testimony will be accepted until May 31, 2013)
http://hawaii.gov/health/family-child-health/family-child-health/eis/index.html - 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
Idaho
- Idaho Code: Title 16, Chapter 1: Early Intervention Services (current through the 2012 Legislative Session)
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
Illinois
- 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
Indiana
- First Steps Final Rule (2005)
http://www.in.gov/fssa/files/fs05-201proposedrulef.pdf - 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 - Indiana First Steps Early Intervention Personnel Guide (August 2012)
http://www.in.gov/fssa/files/First_Steps_Personnel_GuideRevised_8-2012.pdf - Program Policies (various dates)
http://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/3399.htm - Best Practices in Early Intervention (2006)
http://www.in.gov/fssa/files/BestPractice_July_2006.pdf
Iowa
- Iowa 2006 Part C Policies and Assurances Document (2006)
http://educateiowa.gov/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=10788&Itemid=1507 - 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 - Iowa Part C Eligibility Document (2008)
http://educateiowa.gov/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=5960>
Kansas
- 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
Kentucky
- First Steps Program Policy and Procedures Manual (July 2011), Forms (2011) and Regulations (effective February 2011)
http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/pptablecontents.htm
Louisiana
- Early Steps Manual and Forms (July 2010)
http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/1481?uuid=1296859139925
Maine
- Chapter 101 Regulations - Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty (effective May 10, 2012)
http://www.maine.gov/doe/specialed/laws/chapter-101.pdf - Frequently Asked Questions (various dates)
http://www.maine.gov/doe/specialed/support/policies/faq/index.html - Guidance Document - Early Intervention Process for Infants, Toddlers and Their Families: Eligibility Determination, IFSP Development, Intervention Planning (2007)
http://www.ectacenter.org/~pdfs/topics/families/ME_Guide_1_17_07Final.pdf - Other Guidance & Resources (various dates)
http://www.maine.gov/doe/cds/guidance/index.html
Maryland
- Maryland State Regulations for Early Intervention Provisions (amended October 5, 2009 )
http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/SubtitleSearch.aspx?search=13A.13.01.*
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Early Intervention Operational Standards (2006) and other policies and procedures (various dates)
http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/family-health/early-intervention/provider-info/ - Policy updates for Early Intervention (various dates)
http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/family-health/early-intervention/provider-info/policy-updates/
Michigan
- Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education Supplemented with IDEA Federal Regulations (April 2009)
http://eotta.ccresa.org/Files/PDF/MARSE-April09.pdf - 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
- Minnesota State Statutes, Early Intervention Services (Disabilities) (2006)
https://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 - Guidance Documents on Part C (various dates) (scan down to the bottom of the page)
http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/EdExc/EarlyChildRes/EarlyChildSpecEd/index.html
Mississippi
- Documents supporting Mississippi's First Steps program (various dates)
http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,0,74,324,html
Missouri
- Missouri State Plan for Special Education: Regulations Implementing Part C of the IDEA First Steps Program (Proposed 2012 Version - Approved January 2013)
http://dese.mo.gov/se/stateplan/index.html - Early Intervention Practice Manual (March 2012)
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 (effective July 1, 2012)
http://dese.mo.gov/se/fs/eligibilitycriteria.html
Montana
- Public Notices - Includes MT Application FFY13 for Part C Funds (2013) and MT Part C Rules And Regulations (2012)
http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/fssac/publicnotices.shtml - Part C Reports, Guidance Materials and Forms (various dates)
http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/fssac/partcreports/index.shtml - MT Rule, Chapter: 37.34: Public Health and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Program (various dates)
http://mtrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=37%2E34
Nebraska
- 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 - 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
Nevada
- NV Effective Practice Guidelines and other Policy Documents (various dates)
http://health.nv.gov/BEIS_Publications.htm
New Hampshire
- 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
New Jersey
- 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, effective July 1, 2012)
http://nj.gov/health/fhs/eis/policies.shtml - N.J. Part C State Plan (2012)
http://nj.gov/health/fhs/eis/documents/part_c_state_plan.pdf
New Mexico
- NM Rules and Regulations, including FIT Program Regulations (June 29, 2012), 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
New York
- Subpart 69-4: Regulations for the Early Intervention Program (January 1, 2013)
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
North Carolina
- 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 - Eligibility & Referral (updated October 29, 2012)
http://www.beearly.nc.gov/index.php/providers/eligibility-referral
North Dakota
- Public Notice: ND Early Intervention Policy Package (February 2013)
http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/disabilities/earlyintervention/partcinfo/doc/ei-policy-package.pdf - ND Early Intervention State Guidelines (various dates)
http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/disabilities/earlyintervention/stateguidelines.html
Ohio
- Ohio Administrative Code, Chapter 3701-8, Help Me Grow Program (effective September 3, 2012)
http://www.ohiohelpmegrow.org/sitecore/content/ODH/default/rules/final/3701-1%20to%20-09/3701-8.aspx?sc_lang=en - Ohio Help Me Grow Policies (various dates)
http://www.ohiohelpmegrow.org/professional/laws/policies.aspx - Ohio Help Me Grow Guidance Memoranda (various dates)
http://www.ohiohelpmegrow.org/professional/ProfessionalAnnouncements.aspx
Oklahoma
- SoonerStart DRAFT Early Intervention Policies and Procedures (2012)
http://ok.gov/sde/sites/ok.gov.sde/files/SpecEd-DraftSSPolicies.pdf
Oregon
- Program Operation Guidelines for Oregon's EI/ECSE Programs (December 10, 2010)
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=375 - Program Policy & Procedures (various dates)
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1692
Pennsylvania
- Guidance documents (various dates)
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/early_intervention/8710/p/1133294 - 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_148494_1235749_0_0_18/Early%20Intervention%20Provider%20Guide.pdf - The Pennsylvania Code: Chapter 4226. Early Intervention Services (2003)
http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/055/chapter4226/chap4226toc.html
Rhode Island
- Proposed/Draft RI Early Intevention Policies (February 2012)
http://www.dhs.ri.gov/Publications/ReportsPublications/EarlyIntervention/tabid/751/Default.aspx - Early Intervention Resources, References and Forms (various dates)
http://www.dhs.ri.gov/ForProvidersVendors/EIProviders/tabid/772/Default.aspx
South Carolina
- BabyNet Policy and Proceedures (various dates) and related forms
http://www.scfirststeps.org/BNpolicyandprocedures.html
- BabyNet Policy and Procedure Manual (effective October 2011)
http://www.scfirststeps.org/BabyNet/Policies%20and%20Procedures/Manual04oct11.pdf
South Dakota
- Administrative Rules: Article 24:14 - Early Intervention Program (effective December 17, 2012)
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
Tennessee
- 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 - Eligibility information is also available
http://www.state.tn.us/education/teis/eligibility.shtml
Texas
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Chapter 108, Early Childhood Intervention Services (several sections amended to be effective July 1, 2012)
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
http://www.dars.state.tx.us/rules/index.shtml#eci
Utah
- Utah Administrative Rule R398-20, Early Intervention (as in effect on March 1, 2013)
http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r398/r398-020.htm - Agency Information: Forms, Reports, Miscellaneous (various dates)
http://www.utahbabywatch.org/agencyinfo/index.htm
Vermont
- 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://education.vermont.gov/documents/educ_sped_guide.pdf
Virginia
- Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia: Practice Manual (October 2012)
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 (updated 2012)
http://www.infantva.org/ovw-CodeOfVirginia.htm - Reference Documents for Providers (various dates)
http://www.infantva.org/Providers.htm#pr2
Washington
- Washington includes policies and procedures within their Part C Annual State Applications (scan down the page to ESIT Required Plans and Reports)
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
West Virginia
- 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
Wisconsin
- Chapter HFS 90: Early Intervention Services for Children From Birth to Age 3 with Developmental Needs (November 2008)
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
Wyoming
- Part C Policies, Procedures, and FAQs (various dates)
http://www.health.wyo.gov/ddd/earlychildhood/partcinfo.html
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