34 C.F.R. § 303.111

Current through September 30, 2024

Section 303.111 - State definition of developmental delay

Each system must include the State's rigorous definition of developmental delay, consistent with §§ 303.10 and 303.203(c) , that will be used by the State in carrying out programs under part C of the Act in order to appropriately identify infants and toddlers with disabilities who are in need of services under part C of the Act. The definition must-

(a) Describe, for each of the areas listed in § 303.21(a)(1) , the evaluation and assessment procedures, consistent with § 303.321 , that will be used to measure a child's development; and

(b) Specify the level of developmental delay in functioning or other comparable criteria that constitute a developmental delay in one or more of the developmental areas identified in § 303.21(a)(1) .

34 C.F.R. §303.111

Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1435(a)(1)

Approved by Office of Management and Budget under control number 1820-0550