N.J. Admin. Code § 8:17-2.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:17-2.1 - Identification of potentially eligible children

(a) The Department shall identify, locate, and evaluate children potentially eligible for early intervention services, including children attending private programs that are under contract with regional and local provider agencies.

(b) Private programs described in (a) above shall report to the Department those children they serve, to ensure that eligible children are identified and are receiving required early intervention services.

(c) The Department, in consultation with the SICC, shall coordinate the Child Find System under Part C conducted by regional provider agencies and State agencies responsible for administering the various education, health, and social services programs and initiatives relevant to Part C, including, but not limited to, those authorized pursuant to:

1. Parts B and D;

2. The Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant pursuant to Title V of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 701 et seq.;

3. The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Program pursuant to Title V of the Social Security Act (Medicaid), 42 U.S.C. § 705(a)(5)(F);

4. The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 15001 et seq.;

5. The Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 9801 et seq.;

6. The Supplemental Security Income Program pursuant to Title XVI of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1381 et seq.; and

7. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 5101 et seq.

(d) The Department shall distribute public awareness materials to provide information on the purpose and scope of the early intervention system, how to make referrals, and how to access evaluation and early intervention services to primary referral sources on a Statewide basis.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:17-2.1

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 1798(a), effective 9/19/2022