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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 5. EDUCATION |
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SubTilte 5-A. OFFICE OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION |
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Chapter 5-A31. EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES |
Section 5-A3108. CHILD ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICES
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3108.1A child must be a resident of the District of Columbia in order to receive Part C early intervention services from the District of Columbia.
3108.2A child is a resident of the District of Columbia if the child:
(a) Is a ward of the District of Columbia;
(b) Lives with a natural parent, step parent, or adoptive parent who is a District of Columbia resident and has custody or control of a child, including joint custody; or,
(c) Lives with a guardian, custodian, or caregiver who is a resident of the District of Columbia.
3108.3Pursuant to Part C IDEA regulations at 34 C.F.R. §§ 303.21 and 303.111, a child is eligible for District of Columbia Part C early intervention services if the child is between the age of birth and his/her third (3rd) birthday and any of the following apply:
(a) The child demonstrates a delay of fifty (50%) percent, using appropriate diagnostic instruments and procedures, in one (1) of the following developmental areas:
(1)Physical development, including vision or hearing;
(2)Cognitive development;
(3)Communication development;
(4)Social or emotional development; or
(5)Adaptive development.
(b) The child is diagnosed as having a physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay, including conditions such as chromosomal abnormalities; genetic or congenital disorders; sensory impairments; inborn errors of metabolism; disorders reflecting disturbance of the development of the nervous system; congenital infections; severe attachment disorders; and disorders secondary to exposure to toxic substances, including fetal alcohol syndrome.
(c) In addition to the above criteria, effective July 1, 2013, the child demonstrates a delay of twenty-five (25%) percent, using appropriate diagnostic instruments and procedures, in two (2) or more of the following developmental areas:
(1)Physical development, including vision or hearing;
(2)Cognitive development;
(3)Communication development;
(4)Social or emotional development;
(5) Adaptive development