Mo. Code Regs. tit. 5 § 25-100.120

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 1, January 2, 2025

Section 5 CSR 25-100.120 - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part C

PURPOSE: This amendment updates the material incorporated by reference.

(1) The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the parents, interested community members, early intervention service providers, representatives of special populations, representatives of other state agencies, and the governor, prepares the state plan. The plan identifies specific groups of individuals to be served and indicates the types of services and activities which may be provided.

(2) The Missouri state plan for the regulations implementing Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) First Steps Program contains the administrative provisions for the delivery of the state's federally assisted early intervention system. The Missouri State Plan for the IDEA, Part C, is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule. A copy of the State Plan for the IDEA, Part C (revised May 2023), is published by and can be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

(3) Rules pertaining to the state board of education which is responsible for the administration of the state plan, statements of assurance, methods of coordination, and procedures for the operation of the system are contained in the plan.

(4) Operational procedures are contained in the plan. Additional procedures pertaining to personnel development activities are also included.

(5) The content of this state plan, as submitted to the United States Department of Education, meets the federal statute and Missouri's compliance in the following areas:

(A) Definitions;

(B) Lead Agency;

(C) Public Participation;

(D) Central Directory;

(E) Public Awareness;

(F) State Interagency Coordinating Council;

(G) Child Find;

(H) Traditionally Underserved Groups;

(I) Referral Procedures;

(J) Eligibility Criteria;

(K) Evaluation and Assessment Procedures;

(L) Individualized Family Service Plan;

(M) Transition to Preschool and Other Programs;

(N) Comprehensive System of Personnel Development;

(O) Personnel Standards;

(P) Parental Rights;

(Q) Fiscal Administration;

(R) System of Payments;

(S) Supervision and Monitoring of Programs;

(T) Policies for Contracting or Otherwise Arranging for Services; and

(U) Data Collection and Annual Reports.

5 CSR 25-100.120

Adopted by Missouri Register March 15, 2023/Volume 48, Number 6, effective 4/30/2023

Amended by Missouri Register December 1, 2023/volume 48, Number 23, effective 1/30/2024.