Section 10-295-6 - Referral and eligibility(a) In order to be eligible for services from the Division of Children's Services at the Board of Education and Services for the Blind, a child must meet the definition of legal blindness or visual impairment and have at least one parent or guardian who is a resident of the State of Connecticut. In addition, children of school age must be eligible for special education services through a Local Education Agency (LEA), as supported by the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), or be eligible for services under a Section 504 Accommodation Plan (Section 504 Plan) or Services Plan. Children who have not attained the age of three must meet the eligibility criteria for the statewide Birth-to-Three System as supported by the development of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).Conn. Agencies Regs. § 10-295-6
Effective October 25, 1989; Amended May 9, 2011