Section 11-147-1 - Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules governing:
(1) The provision of mental health services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, audiological and medical services for diagnostic or evaluation purposes, and school health services to exceptional children who are handicapped and found eligible to receive a free appropriate public education pursuant to the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, P.L. No. 94-142, 20 U.S.C. §1401et seq., by the department of education; and(2) The provision of mental health and, audiological and medical services for diagnostic or evaluation purposes to children suspected of being handicapped. It is intended that the provisions of this chapter be implemented in conjunction with the rules of the department of education relating to the provision of a free appropriate public education for exceptional children who are handicapped.[Eff. APR 12, 1984] (Auth: HRS § 321-9) (Imp: HRS § 301-27)