Section 170-400-0140 - Use of funds(1) Early intervention service (EIS) providers must follow the use of funds guidance set forth in state and federal law.(2) State and federal funds for the early support for infants and toddlers (ESIT) program may only be expended for ESIT required activities as outlined in state and federal law.(3) Administrative indirect expenses are limited to no more than ten percent of the total public moneys received by an entity providing Part C required components or direct services.(4) Administrative indirect expenses are limited to no more than five percent of the total public moneys received by an entity acting as a pass through for state or federal funding.(5) Under the department's authority, local ESIT budgets will be monitored and subject to audit for allowable expenditures.(6) EIS providers must bill all applicable funding sources including public and private insurance and families, prior to using state and federal funds for early intervention services.(7) Public funds for the ESIT program may not be used for transition activities required under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.(8) Under Part C, these allowable transition activities may be paid for with early intervention funds. EIS provider participation in:(a) The decision of potential eligibility for Part B prior to referral to Part B;(b) Transition planning and activities in the IFSP, including:(i) Discussions with, and training of parents, as appropriate, regarding future placements and other matters related to the child's transition;(ii) Procedures to prepare the child for changes in service delivery, including steps to help the child adjust to, and function in, a new setting.(c) Facilitation and participation in the transition conference;(d) Sharing of information, with parental consent; and(e) Attending the eligibility and IEP meeting, upon parent's request.Wash. Admin. Code § 170-400-0140
Adopted by WSR 16-24-059, Filed 12/2/2016, effective 1/2/2017