The
Department is adopting new rule 5123-10-01 (Early Intervention Program -
Procedural Safeguards). The rule sets
forth the procedural safeguards in the Early Intervention program including the
provisions of parental consent and notice; retention, confidentiality, access
to, and amendment of Early Intervention records; and dispute resolution.
The
Department is adopting new rule 5123-10-02 (Early Intervention Program -
Eligibility and Services) with Appendix A, Appendix B, and Appendix C. The rule sets
forth Early Intervention program requirements for eligibility, developmental
screening, evaluation, assessment, individualized family service plan meetings
and content, transition to preschool and other programs, service coordination,
records, and exiting and transferring from the Early Intervention program.
The
Department is adopting new rule 5123-10-03 (Early Intervention Program - System
of Payments). The rule establishes a
structure to pay for activities and expenses that are reasonable and necessary
for implementing Ohio's Early Intervention program for eligible children and
their families.
The
Department is adopting new rule 5123-10-04 (Early Intervention Program -
Credentials for Early Intervention Service Coordinators and Early Intervention
Service Coordination Supervisors). The
rule establishes minimum qualifications through credentialing standards for
Early Intervention Service Coordinators and Early Intervention Service
Coordination Supervisors.