34 CFR Part 303, Appendix A

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ABILITY TO PAY (State definition)	303.521(a)(3).
ABROGATION OF STATE SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY	303.103.

ABUSE or NEGLECT: |

• At-risk infant or toddler (Definition)	303.5.
• Referral of specific at-risk infants and toddlers	303.303(b).

ACCESS (TO); ACCESSING (A-O): |

• Access rights (of parents)	303.405.
• Culturally competent services (Traditionally underserved groups)	303.227(b).
• Early Intervention records (definition)	303.403(b).
• Early Intervention services• See also “Service Coordination (Services)”	303.34(b)(1).

ACCESS (TO); ACCESSING (P-Z): |

• Personally identifiable information (Employees with access)	303.415(d).
• Private insurance (Parental consent prior to using or accessing)	303.520(b)(1)(i).
• Public Insurance (Written notification prior to using or accessing	303.520(a).
• Records (Keep and afford access to the Secretary)	303.224(b).
• Safeguards (Employees with access to personally identifiable information)	303.415(d).

ACCESSIBLE; ACCESSIBILITY: |

• Central directory (Accessible to general public)	303.117.
• Individualized family service plan (IFSP) meetings (Accessibility and convenience of)	303.342(d).
• See also “Convenience (of hearings; meetings)”	303.602(b)(2).

• Meetings (Of Council). |

ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS (Construction or Alteration): |

• Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities	303.104(b)(1).
• Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards	303.104(b)(2).

ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT (Construction): |

• Appropriate equipment and construction or alteration of facilities | 303.104.

• See also “Accessibility standards” |

ACT: |

• Definition (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)) | 303.4.

ADAPTIVE DEVELOPMENT: |

• Developmental delay in	303.21(a)(1)(v).
• Early Intervention services (Definition)	303.13(a)(4)(v).
○ See also in “Occupational therapy”	303.13(b)(8).
• Evaluation and assessment (Of the child)	303.321(b)(3).
• Individualized family service plan (IFSP) content (Child's status)	303.344(a).
• Infant or toddler with a disability (Definition)	303.21(a)(1)(v).

ADVOCATE (Noun): |

• Individualized family service plan (IFSP) Team | 303.343(a)(1)(iii).

AGGREGATE AMOUNT: |

• Payments to Indians	303.731(a)(3).
• State allotments (Definition)	303.732(d)(1).
○ See also “State allotments”	303.732(a),(b).

AMENDMENTS (To a State's application): |

• Functions of the Council (Advise and assist lead agency with)	303.604(a)(4).
• Modifications required by the Secretary	303.228(c)(1).

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: |

• Civil Action	303.448(e).
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS	303.3.

APPLICATION: |

• See “State Application” |

ASSESSMENT: |

• Assessment of child and family (Definition)	303.321(a)(2)(ii).
• Early Intervention services (Types of services)	303.13(b)(6)(i), (b)(7)(i), (b)(8)(i), (b)(9)(i), (b)(10)(i)-(b)(10)(ii), (b)(13)(ii), (b)(17)(i).
• Procedures for assessment of the child	303.321(c)(1).
• Procedures for assessment of the family	303.321(c)(2).
• Voluntary on part of the family	303.321(c)(2)(i).

• See also “Evaluation (And Assessment)” |

ASSISTANTS (In personnel standards): |

• Use of | 303.119(c).

• See also “Paraprofessionals”. |

ASSISTIVE and ORTHOTIC DEVICES: |

• Occupational therapy (Fabrication of) | 303.13(b)(8)(ii).

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT): |

• Assistive Technology (AT) device	303.13(b)(1)(i).
• Assistive Technology (AT) service	303.13(b)(1)(ii).

AT NO COST: |

• Early Intervention services	303.13(a)(3).
• Initial copy of Early Intervention record	303.409(c).
• Parental rights at hearings (Record of hearing)	303.444(c)(2).
• System of payments and fees	303.521(a)(4)(i)-(a)(4)(ii).

AT-RISK: |

• Annual report of children served	303.721(a)(3).
• Audiology services (At-risk criteria)	303.13(b)(2)(i).
• Council (Authorized activities)	303.605(b).
• Definition (Infant or toddler)	303.5.
• Description of Early Intervention services to	303.204(b).
• Infant or toddler with a disability	303.21(b).
• Permissive use of funds by lead agency	303.501(e).
• Referral of specific at-risk infants and toddlers	303.303(b).
• State's definition of (Application requirements)	303.204(a).

AUDIOLOGY SERVICES: |

• Definition	303.13(b)(2).
• Qualified personnel (Audiologists)	303.13(c)(1).

AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES: |

• Council | 303.605.

AWARD: |

• Eligible recipients | 303.2(a).

• See also “Grants”. |

BIE: |

• See “Bureau of Indian Education”. |

BLINDNESS; BLIND: |

• Native language	303.25(b).
• Special educators (Teachers of children with visual impairments (Including blindness))	303.13(c)(11).

BRAILLE: |

• Native language | 303.25(b).

BRAIN HEMORRAGE: |

• At-Risk infant or toddler (Definition). | 303.5.

BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION (BIE): |

• Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-funded schools	303.23(c).
• Council Composition (Other members selected by the Governor)	303.601(c).
• Payments to Indians	303.731(d).

BUSINESS DAY (In Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B): |

• Resolution process (Agreement review period)	303.442(e).
• Hearing rights	303.444(a)(3), (b)(1).

CALENDAR DAY: |

• See “Day” (Definition) | 303.9.

CHILD ABUSE, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT ACT (CAPTA): |

• Child protection and welfare programs under CAPTA | 303.302(c)(1)(ii)(G).

CASE MANAGEMENT: |

• In “Service coordination services”	303.34.
• Medicaid reference to	303.34(c).

CENTRAL DIRECTORY: |

• Public awareness program	303.301(b)(3).
• State system requirement	303.117.

CERTIFICATION (In Administration): |

• Annual report of children served	303.723.
• Annual report of children served (Other responsibilities of the lead agency)	303.724(c).
• Public participation application	303.208(a).
• Regarding financial responsibility	303.202.
• State application requirement	303.200(a).

CERTIFICATION (Of personnel): |

• Personnel qualification standards	303.119(b).
• Qualified personnel (Definition)	303.31.
CHILD (Definition)	303.6.

CHILD ABUSE, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT ACT: |

• See “CAPTA”. |

CHILD COUNT: |

• Accurate and unduplicated count (Annual report of children served—certification)	303.723.
• Count and report (Annual report of children served—report requirement)	303.721(a).

• Other responsibilities of lead agency: |

○ Aggregate count data	303.724(d).
○ Ensure documentation of count is maintained	303.724(e).
○ Obtain certification (Of unduplicated and accurate count)	303.724(c).
• Prohibited uses of funds (By Secretary of the Interior)	303.731(f).

CHILD'S ELIGIBILITY: |

• Evaluation and assessment of child	303.320(a)(2)(i).
• No single procedure as sole criterion	303.321(b).
• Not eligible (Agency determination)	303.322.
• Parental consent before determining a child's eligibility	303.420(a)(1)-(2).
• Status of child during pendency of a due process complaint	303.430(e)(2).
• Transition to preschool	303.209(b)(1).

CHILD FIND (A-E): |

• At public expense (Functions not subject to fees) | 303.521(b)(1).

• Comprehensive child find system: |

○ State system requirement	303.115.
○ Substantive requirement	303.302.
• Consistent with Part B	303.302(a)(1).
• Content of an individualized family service plan (IFSP) (Transmission of child find information)	303.344(h)(2)(iii).
• Coordination with other Federal and State efforts	303.302(c)(1)-(c)(2).

CHILD FIND (F-PO): |

• Financial responsibility for	303.511(a).
• Functions of the Council (Intra-agency and interagency collaboration)	303.604(a)(3).
• Payments to Indians (Use of funds)	303.731(d).
• Payor of last resort (Interim payments and reimbursement)	303.510(b).

CHILD FIND (PR-Z): |

• Primary referral sources	303.303(c).
• Public awareness program (Information to be provided to parents)	303.301(b).
• Referral procedures (In general)	303.303(a)(1).
• Scope of child find	303.302(b).
• Screening procedures	303.320.
• State monitoring and enforcement	303.700(d)(2).
• State system requirement	303.115.

CHILD WITH A DISABILITY: |

• Composition of the Council	303.601(a)(1)(ii).
• Infant or toddler with a disability (Definition)	303.21(c).
• State option to make Early Intervention services available to children three and older (Rules of construction)	303.211(e)(1).

CHROMOSOMAL ABNORMALITIES: |

• Diagnosed physical or mental condition | 303.21(a)(2)(ii).

CIVIL ACTION (Part B): |

• Civil action (In general)	303.448(a).
• Finality of review decision	303.446(d).
• Rule of construction	303.448(e).
• Time limitation	303.448(b).
CIVIL ACTION (Part C)	303.438.

CLEFT PALATE; CLUB FOOT (Surgery for): |

• Health services (Not included) | 303.16(c)(1)(i).

COCHLEAR IMPLANT: |

• Assistive technology device (Not included)	303.13(b)(1)(i).
• Health services (Not included)	303.16(c)(1)(iii).

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT: |

• Content of an individualized family service plan (IFSP) (Child's status)	303.344(a).
• Developmental delay in	303.21(a)(1)(i).
• Early Intervention services (Definition)	303.13(a)(4)(ii).
• Evaluation and assessment (Of child)	303.321(b)(3).
• Infant or toddler with a disability (Definition)	303.21(a)(1)(i).

COLOSTOMY COLLECTION BAGS: |

• Health services (Included) | 303.16(b)(1).

COMMINGLING: |

• Prohibition against | 303.225(a)(1).

COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT: |

• Content of individualized family service plan (IFSP) (Child's status)	303.344(a).
• Developmental delay in	303.21(a)(1)(iii).
• Early Intervention services (Definition)	303.13(a)(4)(iii).
• Evaluation and assessment (Of child)	303.321(b)(3).
• Infant or toddler with a disability (Definition)	303.21(a)(1)(iii).

COMPLAINTS: |

• Annual report of children served (Number of due process complaints)	303.721(c).
• Confidentiality procedures	303.401(b)(2).
• Minimum State complaint procedures (Comparison with due process complaints)	303.433(c).

○ See also “State Complaint Procedures”. |

• State dispute resolution options: |

○ Due process hearing procedures	303.430(d).
○ In general	303.430(a).
○ State complaint procedures	303.430(c).

COMPLIANCE: |

• Compliance agreement (Enforcement)	303.704(b)(2)(ii).
• Compliance with certain regulations (Construction or alteration of facilities)	303.104(b).
• Corrective action plans to achieve compliance (Enforcement)	303.704(b)(2)(i).
• Modifications of State application required by the Secretary (For compliance)	303.228(c).
• Reports and records (To ensure compliance with Part C)	303.224(b).
COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT (CSPD)	303.118.

CONFIDENTIALITY (A-D): |

• Access rights	303.405.
• Confidentiality and opportunity to examine records	303.401(a)-(c).
• Consent prior to disclosure or use	303.414.

• Definitions: |

○ Destruction	303.403(a).
○ Early Intervention records	303.403(b).
○ Participating agency	303.403(c).
• Destruction of information	303.416.

CONFIDENTIALITY (E-N): |

• Enforcement by lead agency	303.417.
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)	303.401(b).
• Fees for records	303.409.
• Hearing procedures	303.413.
• List of types and locations of information	303.408.
• Notice to parents	303.404.

CONFIDENTIALITY (O-Z): |

• Opportunity for a hearing	303.411.
• Parental authority to inspect and review records	303.405(c).
• Record of access	303.406.
• Records on more than one child	303.407.
• Result of hearing	303.412.
• Safeguards	303.415.
• Secretary's action (To protect)	303.402.

CONGENITAL DISORDERS: |

• Diagnosed physical or mental condition (Infant or toddler with a disability) | 303.21(a)(2)(ii).

CONGENITAL HEART AILMENTS: |

• Health services (Not included) | 303.16(c)(1)(ii).

CONGENITAL INFECTIONS: |

• Diagnosed physical or mental condition (Infant or toddler with a disability) | 303.21(a)(2)(ii).

CONSENT (A-H): |

• Continue Early Intervention services from age three to kindergarten, with consent	303.501(d).
• Definition	303.7.
• Due process complaint (Sufficiency to amend)	303.441(d)(3)(i).
• Early Intervention services	303.420(a)(3).
• Early Intervention services in lieu of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) from age three to kindergarten	303.501(d).
• Evaluation and assessment of a child	303.420(a)(2).
• Granting of consent is voluntary	303.7(c)(1).
• Hearing rights (Additional disclosure)	303.444(b)(2).

CONSENT (I-Q): |

• Individualized family service plan (IFSP) (Definition) | 303.20(c).

• Insurance: |

○ Private insurance	303.520(b).
○ Public insurance	303.520(a).
• Interim individualized family service plan (IFSP)	303.345(a).
• Lead agency responsible for procedural safeguards (Consent and notice, etc.)	303.400(a).
• Lead agency role if consent not given	303.420(b).
• Parental consent and ability to decline services	303.420.
• Permissive use of funds by lead agency (Continue Early Intervention services in lieu of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE))	303.501(d).
• Prior to disclosure or use of personally identifiable information	303.414.
• Provision of Early Intervention services before evaluation and assessment are completed	303.345(a).

CONSENT (R-Z): |

• Required before: |

○ Administering screening procedures	303.420(a)(1).
○ Conducting an evaluation and assessment of a child	303.420(a)(2).
○ Providing Early Intervention services	303.420(a)(3).
○ Using private insurance	303.520(b).
• Revocation of consent (Not retroactive)	303.7(c)(2).

• State option for Early Intervention services after age three: |

○ Available funds for	303.211(d).
○ Continuation of Early Intervention services	303.211(b)(5).
○ Referral to Part C (Trauma due to exposure to family violence, under age three)	303.211(b)(7).
• Status of child during due process complaint	303.430(e).
• Timelines for screening, initial evaluation, or assessments	303.310(b)(2).

CONSTRUCTION or ALTERATION (Of facilities): |

• Compliance with certain regulations	303.104(b).
• Use of funds for	303.104(a).

CONSTRUCTION CLAUSES (A-M): |

• Civil action (Nothing restricts rights, except that procedures under §§ 303.440 and 303.446 must be exhausted before filing a civil action) | 303.448(e).

• Hearing decisions—Nothing: |

○ Affects the right of a parent to appeal a hearing decision	303.445(b).
○ Precludes a hearing officer from requiring compliance with §§ 303.440-449	303.445(a)(3).
○ Precludes a parent from filing a separate due process complaint	303.445(c).
• Indian tribe (Nothing requires services or funding to a State Indian Tribe not in the Federal Register list pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994)	303.19(c).

CONSTRUCTION CLAUSES (N-Z): |

• Nationwide database of personally identifiable information on individuals involved in studies, etc. (Nothing construed to authorize)	303.701(c)(3).
• Non-reduction of benefits (Payor of last resort)	303.510(c).
• Personnel standards (Nothing prohibits the use of paraprofessionals and assistants)	303.119(c).
• Secretary's authority to monitor enforcement of General Education Provisions Act (GEPA)	303.707.

• State option to make services available after age three: |

○ If Early Intervention services provided to a child eligible under § 619, Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) not required	303.211(e)(1).
○ Service provider under Part C not required to provide Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)	303.211(e)(2).

CONSULTATION: |

• By physicians (Health services)	303.16(b)(2).
• On child development (Psychological services)	303.13(b)(10)(iv).
CONTENT OF INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN (IFSP)	303.344.

• See also “Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Content”. |

CONTRACTS: |

• Certification regarding financial responsibility (Lead agency's contracts with Early Intervention service providers) | 303.202.

• Payments to Indians: |

○ Biennial report to Secretary of the Interior (Number of contracts, etc.)	303.731(e)(1).
○ Use of funds for Early Intervention services through contracts or cooperative agreements	303.731(d)(1).
• Mediation (Meeting to encourage)	303.431(d)(1).
• Parent (Definition)	303.27(a)(2).
• Policy for contracting for services	303.121.

CONVENIENCE (OF HEARINGS; MEETINGS): |

• Convenience of hearings and timelines (Part C)	303.437.
• Individualized family service plan (IFSP) meetings (Accessibility and convenience of)	303.342(d).
• Timelines and convenience of hearings and reviews (Part B)	303.447.

• See also “Accessible; Accessibility”. |

COORDINATION (A-O): |

• Child find (Coordination of lead agency's efforts with the assistance of Council)	303.302(c)(1).
• Establishing financial responsibility for, and methods of, ensuring services (Additional components)	303.511(e).
• Head Start, Early Head Start, early education, and child care	303.210(a).

• Individualized family service plan (IFSP): |

○ Content of (Service coordinator)	303.344(g)(1).
○ Statewide system requirement (Including service coordination services)	303.114.
• Lead agency role in interagency coordination, etc.	303.120(b), (f).
• Methods for financial interagency coordination	303.511.

COORDINATION (P-Z): |

• Payor of last resort (Coordination of funding resources)	303.500(a)(2).
• Purpose of Early Intervention program (Facilitate coordination of payment)	303.1(b).
• Service coordination services (In definition of “Early Intervention services”)	303.13(b)(11).
○ See “Service coordination services (Case management).”	303.34.

○ See also “Service Coordination”. |

• Services before evaluations and assessments completed (Service coordinator)	303.345(b)(1).
• Statewide system and description of services	303.203(b).
• Use of funds and payor of last resort (Coordination of funding resources)	303.500(a)(2).

CO-PAYMENTS; CO-PAYS: |

• Policies related to use of insurance for payment for services: |

○ Private insurance	303.520(b).
○ Public insurance	303.520(a).
• System of payments and fees	303.521(a)(6).

• See also “System of Payments”; “Fees”. |

COST PARTICIPATION FEES: |

• System of payments and fees | 303.521(a)(1).

COUNCIL: |

• Definition	303.8.
• See “State Interagency Coordinating Council”	303.600-303.605.

CRITERIA: |

• Assessment of the child and family	303.321(c).
• At-risk criteria	303.5, 303.204.
• Content of individualized family service plan (IFSP) (Results or outcomes)	303.344(c).
• Early Intervention services (Audiology services)	303.13(b)(2)(i).
• Early Intervention services (Other services)	303.13(d).
• State definition of developmental delay	303.111(b).
• Surrogate parents (Selection of)	303.422(d).
CSPD (COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT)	303.118.
CULTURALLY COMPETENT SERVICES	303.227(b).

CURRICULUM PLANNING: |

• In “Early Intervention services” definition (Special instruction) | 303.13(b)(14)(ii).

DATA (A-H): |

• Annual report of children served (Aggregate data)	303.724(d).
• Confidentiality (Personally identifiable data)	303.402.
• Data collection (Construction clause)	303.701(c)(3).
• Data collection (Statewide system)	303.124.

• Data reporting: |

○ Protection of identifiable data	303.722(a).
○ Sampling	303.722(b).
• Data requirements (In general)	303.720.
• Exit data (Destruction of information)	303.416(b).

DATA (I-Z): |

• Infants and toddlers (Definition)	303.732(d)(2).
• Insufficient data (State use of targets and reporting)	303.702(b)(3).
• State performance plans and data collection	303.701.
○ Construction clause (Nationwide data base)	303.701(c)(3).
○ Data collection	303.701(c).
○ Data on specific indicators	303.701(c)(2).
• State use of targets and reporting.	303.702(b)(1)(ii).
• Statistically reliable information (Insufficient data)	303.702(b)(3).

DAY: |

• Definition | 303.9.

• See also “Timelines” |

DEAF; DEAFNESS: |

• Council Meetings (Interpreters for)	303.602(b)(3).
• Early Intervention services (Special educators)	303.13(c)(11).
• Native language	303.25(b).

DEFINITIONS (A-D): |

• Ability to pay (State's definition)	303.521(a)(3).
• Act	303.4.
• Aggregate amount (State allotments)	303.732(d)(1).
• Assessment of the child and the family	303.321(a)(2)(ii), 303.321(c)(1)-(c)(2).
• Assistive technology devices and services	303.13(b)(1).
• Audiology services	303.13(b)(2).
• Child	303.6.
• Consent	303.7.
• Council	303.8.
• Day	303.9.
• Destruction (Of a record)	303.403(a).
• Developmental delay	303.10.
• Duration (Content of an individualized family service plan (IFSP))	303.344(d)(2)(iv).

DEFINITIONS (E-H): |

• Early Intervention record	303.3(b)(2), 303.403(b).
• Early Intervention service program	303.11.
• Early Intervention service provider	303.12.
• Early Intervention services	303.13.
• Education records	303.3(b)(2).
• Elementary school	303.14.
• Evaluation	303.321(a)(2)(i).
• Family training, counseling, and home visits	303.13(b)(3).
• Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)	303.15.
• Frequency and intensity (Content of an individualized family service plan (IFSP))	303.344(d)(2)(i).
• Health services	303.16.
• Homeless children	303.17.

DEFINITIONS (I-M): |

• Impartial	303.435(b).
• Include; including	303.18.
• Indian; Indian tribe	303.19.
• Individualized family service plan (IFSP)	303.20.
• Infants and toddlers (State allotments)	303.732(d)(2).
• Infant or toddler with a disability	303.21.
• Lead agency	303.22.
• Length (Content of an individualized family service plan (IFSP))	303.344(d)(2)(iii).
• Local educational agency (LEA)	303.23.
• Location (Content of an individualized family service plan (IFSP))	303.344(d)(3).
• Medical services	303.13(b)(5).
• Method (Content of an individualized family service plan (IFSP))	303.344(d)(2)(ii).
• Multidisciplinary	303.24.

DEFINITIONS (N-R): |

• Native language	303.25.
• Natural environments	303.26.
• Nursing services	303.13(b)(6).
• Nutrition services	303.13(b)(7).
• Occupational therapy	303.13(b)(8).
• Parent	303.27.
• Participating agency (Personally identifiable information)	303.403(c).
• Parent training and information center	303.28.
• Personally identifiable information	303.29, 303.401.
• Physical Therapy	303.13(b)(9).
• Primary referral sources	303.303(c).
• Psychological services	303.13(b)(10).
• Public agency	303.30.
• Qualified personnel	303.31.

DEFINITIONS (S-Z): |

• Scientifically based research	303.32.
• Screening procedures	303.320(b).
• Secretary	303.33.
• Service coordination services (Case management)	303.34.
○ See also “Early Intervention services” definition	303.13(b)(11).
• Sign language and cued language	303.13(b)(12).
• Social work services	303.13(b)(13).
• Special instruction	303.13(b)(14).
• Speech-language pathology services	303.13(b)(15).
• State	303.35.
• State (State allotments)	303.732(d)(3).
• State educational agency (SEA)	303.36.
• Transportation and related costs	303.13(b)(16).
• Vision services	303.13(b)(17).
• Ward of the State	303.37.

DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES: |

• State application and assurances | 303.231-303.236.

DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY: |

• At-risk infant or toddler (Definition)	303.5.
• Definition	303.10.
• Infant or toddler with a disability (Definition)	303.21(a)(1), (a)(2)(i).
• Purpose of the Early Intervention program	303.1(e).
• Statewide system (State's rigorous definition)	303.203(c).
• State definition	303.111.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE and BILL OF RIGHTS ACT: |

• Child find coordination | 303.302(c)(1)(ii)(D).

DIAGNOSED PHYSICAL OR MENTAL CONDITION: |

• Infant or toddler with a disability (Definition) | 303.21(a)(2).

DIETICIANS: |

• Early Intervention services (Qualified personnel) | 303.13(c)(9).

DIRECT SERVICES: |

• Description of use of funds | 303.205(d).

○ See also “Use of Funds”. |

DISORDERS: |

• Infant or toddler with a disability (Definition)	303.21(a)(2)(ii).
• Speech-language pathology services (Definition)	303.13(b)(15).
• Vision services (Definition)	303.13(b)(17).

DISPUTES; DISPUTE RESOLUTION: |

• Impartial due process hearing	303.443(a).
• Intra-agency or interagency disputes	303.511(c)(1).
• Lead agency role in resolving disputes	303.120(d)-(f).

• Mediation |

○ In general	303.431.
○ State dispute resolution	303.430(b).
• Procedures for resolving disputes (Methods of ensuring services)	303.511(c).

• Resolution process (Part B). |

○ Due process procedures (Comparison of Part B and C)	303.430(d).
○ Resolution meeting	303.442(a).
○ Written settlement agreement	303.442(d).

• State dispute resolution options: |

○ Mediation	303.430(b).
○ Status of child during pendency of a due process complaint	303.430(e).

DRESSINGS; COLOSTOMY BAGS (Changing of): |

• Health services (Definition) | 303.16(b)(1).

DUE PROCESS HEARING PROCEDURES—Options: |

• Part B procedures	303.430(d)(2).
• Part C procedures	303.430(d)(1).

DUE PROCESS PROCEDURES—Part B: |

• Adopting Part B procedures (By lead agency)	303.430(d)(2).
• Civil action	303.448.
• Due process complaint	303.441.
• Filing a due process complaint	303.440.
• Finality of decision; appeal; impartial review	303.446.
• Hearing decisions	303.445.
• Hearing rights	303.444.
• Impartial due process hearing	303.443.
• Resolution process	303.442.
• State enforcement mechanisms	303.449.
• Timelines and convenience of hearings and reviews	303.447.

DUE PROCESS PROCEDURES-Part C: |

• Appointment of impartial hearing officer	303.435.
○ Definition of “impartial”	303.435(b).
○ Qualifications and duties	303.435(a).
• Civil action	303.438.
• Convenience of hearings and timelines	303.437.
• Parental rights in due process hearings	303.436.
• See “Status of child during pendency of a due process hearing request”	303.430(e).

• See also “Procedural Safeguards”. |

EARLY HEAD START: |

• Child find Coordination	303.302(c)(1)(ii)(E).
• Content of an individualized family service plan (IFSP) (Transition from Part C)	303.344(h)(1)(ii).
• Coordination with Head Start and Early Head Start, early education, and child care programs	303.210(a).
• Comprehensive system of personnel development (CSPD) (Transition from Part C)	303.118(a)(3).

EARLY HEARING DETECTION AND INTERVENTION (EHDI): |

• Child find system | 303.302(c)(1)(ii)(J).

EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES: |

• Definitions: |

○ General	303.13(a).
○ Other services	303.13(d).
○ Qualified personnel	303.13(c).
○ Types of Early Intervention services	303.13(b).

EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICE (EIS) PROGRAM: |

• Definition	303.11.
• State monitoring and enforcement	303.700.
• State performance plans and data collection	303.701.
• State use of targets and reporting	303.702.

EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICE (EIS) PROVIDER: |

• Applicability of this part	303.2(b)(1)(i).
• Definition	303.12(a).
• Participating agency (Definition)	303.403(c).
• Requirement to attend individualized family service plan (IFSP) meetings	303.343(a)(1)(vi).
• Responsibility and accountability	303.12(b), 303.346.
• State ability to impose funding conditions (State's monitoring and enforcement)	303.700(a)(3).
• State dispute resolution options	303.430.
• State requirement to monitor	303.120.

EARLY PERIODIC DIAGNOSIS, SCREENING, AND TREATMENT (EPSDT): |

• Child find (Coordination) | 303.302 (c)(1)(ii)(C).

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY: |

• Local educational agency (LEA) (Definition)	303.23(b)(1).
EHDI—Early Hearing Detection and Intervention	303.302(c)(1)(ii)(J).
ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS OF AN AWARD	303.2.

ELIGIBILITY (CHILD): |

• See “Child Eligibility” |

ELIGIBILITY (STATE): |

• Requirements for a grant | 303.101.

ENVIRONMENTAL or BIOLOGICAL FACTORS: |

• At-risk infant or toddler (Definition) | 303.5.

EPSDT: |

• See “Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment”. |

EQUITABLE ACCESS TO, AND EQUAL PARTICIPATION IN, THE PART C STATEWIDE SYSTEM	303.212(a).
ESTABLISHING FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY and METHODS OF ENSURING SERVICES	303.511.
EVALUATION, ASSESSMENT, and NONDISCRIMINATORY PROCEDURES	303.113.

EVALUATION (AND ASSESSMENT) (A-E): |

• Assessment of child (Definition)	303.321(c)(1).
• Assessment of family (Definition)	303.321(c)(2).
• Confidentiality procedures	303.401(b)(2).
• Consent before evaluations and assessments are conducted	303.420(a)(2).
• Determination that a child is not eligible	303.322.
• Due process complaint	303.441(e)(1)(iii).

• Early Intervention services: |

○ Qualified personnel (Pediatricians, etc, for diagnosis and evaluation)	303.13(c)(6).
○ Types of services	303.13(b)(1)(ii)(A), (b)(2)(ii), (b)(5), (b)(9)(i), (b)(17)(i).
• Evaluation (Definition)	303.321(a)(2)(i).

EVALUATION (AND ASSESSMENT) (F-L): |

• Family assessment	303.321(c)(2), 303.344(b).
• Family information	303.344(b).
• Filing a due process complaint (Part B)	303.440(a)(1).
• Financial responsibility	303.511(a).
• Functions not subject to fees	303.521(b)(2).
• Hearing officer decision	303.445(a)(2)(i)-(ii).
• Hearing rights	303.444(b).

• Individualized family service plan (IFSP): |

○ Annual meeting to evaluate the individualized family service plan (IFSP)	303.342(c).
○ Child's status	303.344(a).
○ Definition	303.20(a).
• Initial and annual individualized family service plan (IFSP) Team meetings	303.343(a)(1)(v).

EVALUATION (AND ASSESSMENT) (M-PO): |

• Multidisciplinary: |

○ Definition	303.24.
○ Early Intervention service (EIS) provider	303.12(b)(1).
○ Evaluation and assessment of the child	303.321(a)(1)(i).
○ Statewide system	303.113(a)(1).
• Native language (Definition)	303.25(a)(2).

• Nondiscriminatory: |

○ Evaluation of the child (No single procedure used)	303.321(a)(4).
○ Nondiscriminatory procedures (Title)	303.113.
• Parental consent	303.420(a)(2), (b)(1)-(b)(2), (c)(1).
• Payor of last resort (Interim payments)	303.510(b).
• Post-referral timeline (45 days)	303.310.
○ Exceptional circumstances (Not within 45 days)	303.310(b)(1).

EVALUATION (AND ASSESSMENT) (PR-Z): |

• Prior written notice	303.421(a).
• Prior written notice (Must be in native language)	303.421(c).
• Provision of Services before evaluations and assessments are completed	303.345.
• Public awareness program	303.301(b)(2).
• Referral procedures	303.303.
• Screening procedures	303.320(a), (c).
• Service coordination services (Case management)	303.34(b)(3).
• Timelines (45 days)	303.310(a).
○ Exception to 45-day timeline	303.310(b).
• Transition from Part C services	303.344(h)(2)(iii).

• See also “Assessment”. |

EVALUATION, ASSESSMENT, AND NONDISCRIMINATORY PROCEDURES | 303.113.

EXCEPTION(S): |

• Consent prior to disclosure (Except to lead agency and Early Intervention service (EIS) providers)	303.414(b).
• Filing a due process complaint	303.440(a)(2).
• Post-referral timeline (Exceptional circumstances)	303.310(b)(1).
• Timeline for requesting a hearing (Exceptions)	303.443(f).
• Ward of the State (Definition)	303.37(b).

FAMILY; FAMILIES (A-E): |

• Ability to pay (State's definition)	303.521(a)(3).
• Assessment of the family	303.321(a)(1)(ii)(B).
• Availability of Early Intervention services	303.112.
• Comprehensive system of personnel development (CSPD) (Training personnel to support families)	303.118(b)(3).
• Due process	303.435(a)(1), 303.440(a)(1).
• Early Intervention services	303.13(a)(3)-(a)(4), (b)(1)(ii)(E), (b)(3), (b)(10)(iii), (b)(10)(iv), (b)(13)(iii)-(b)(13)(v), (b)(14)(iii), (b)(16).

• Evaluation and assessment of child and family: |

○ In native language	303.321(a)(5)-(6).
○ Post-referral timeline	303.310(a).

FAMILY; FAMILIES (F-H): |

• Family-directed identification of needs	303.113(a)(2), (b).
• Family therapists	303.13(c)(2).
• Family training, counseling, and home visits	303.13(b)(3).
• Family Violence Prevention and Services Act	303.211(b)(7), 303.302(c)(1)(ii)(I).
• Homeless family shelters (Primary referral sources)	303.303(c)(10).

FAMILY; FAMILIES (INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN (IFSP)): |

• Content of an individualized family service plan (IFSP) (Family information) | 303.344(b), (c).

• Individualized family service plan (IFSP) Team meetings: |

○ Accessibility and convenience	303.342(d)(1)(i), (d)(2).
○ Advocate outside the family	303.343(a)(1)(iii).
○ Native language (Meeting conducted in)	303.342(d)(1)(ii).
○ Other family members as requested by parent	303.343(a)(1)(ii).
○ Written notice to family	303.342(d)(2).

FAMILY; FAMILIES (IN-R): |

• Interim individualized family service plan (IFSP)	303.345.
• Parents determine whether to accept or decline service (For other family members)	303.420(d)(1).
• Payor of last resort (Interim payments)	303.510(b).
• Permissive use of funds by lead agency	303.501(a)-(b).
• Prior written notice	303.421(a).
• Private insurance	303.520(b)(2)(i)-(b)(2)(iii).

FAMILY; FAMILIES (SE-ST): |

• Service coordination services (Case management): |

○ Specific service coordination services	303.34(b)(1), (b)(5).
○ Definition	303.34(a).
• State complaint procedures	303.432(b).
• State eligibility requirements (Assurance regarding Early Intervention services)	303.101(a)(1)(i)-(a)(1)(ii).

• State option to make Early Intervention services available for children three and older: |

○ Possible costs to families	303.211(b)(1)(ii)(C).
○ Referral of a child (Substantiated case of trauma due to family violence)	303.211(b)(7).

FAMILY; FAMILIES (SU-Z): |

• Surrogate parents | 303.422(d).

• Traditionally underserved groups: |

○ Access to culturally competent services	303.227(b).
○ Minority, low-income, homeless, and rural families and wards of the State	303.227(a).

• Transition to preschool: |

○ Conference to discuss services	303.209(c).
○ Notification of local educational agency (LEA)	303.209(b).
○ Transition plan	303.209(d)(3).

FAMILY ASSESSMENT: |

• Assessment of the family (Definition)	303.321(c)(2).
• Content of an individualized family service plan (IFSP) (Family information)	303.344(b).
• Evaluation and assessment of child and family	303.321(c).
• Post-referral timeline	303.310(a).

FAMILY-DIRECTED: |

• Assessment of resources	303.12(b)(1).
• Identification of needs	303.113(a)(2), (b).

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA): |

• Confidentiality procedures | 303.401(b)(1).

FAMILY THERAPISTS: |

• Qualified personnel (Early Intervention services) | 303.13(c)(2).

FAMILY TRAINING, COUNSELING, AND HOME VISITS: |

• Early Intervention services (Definition)	303.13(b)(3).
FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND SERVICES ACT	303.211(b)(7), 303.302(c)(1)(ii)(A).

FAPE |

• See “Free Appropriate Public Education.” |

FEDERAL COURT: |

• Civil action (Part C)	303.438.
• Impartial hearing officer	303.443(c)(1)(ii).
• Mediation (Discussions not used in court)	303.431(b)(7).
• State application (Modifications to)	303.228(c)(2).

FEDERAL FUNDS: |

• Expenditure of funds	303.221.
• Fiscal control	303.226.
• Indirect costs (Cognizant Federal agency)	303.225(c)(2).
• Proceeds from public or private insurance	303.520(d).
• Requirement to supplement and not supplant	303.225(a).

FEDERAL LAW(S): |

1. • Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act	303.19(b).
2. • Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990	303.448(e).

3. • Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), see CAPTA. |

4. • Confidentiality	303.401(a), (c)(2).
5. • Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act	303.302(c)(1)(ii)(D).
6. • Early Intervention services (Services at no cost unless Federal or State law requires fees)	303.13(a)(3).
7. • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)	303.401(b).
8. • Family Violence Prevention & Services Act	303.211(b)(7), 303.302(c)(1)(ii)(A).
9. • Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (section 104)	303.19(c).

10. • Head Start Act, see Head Start. |

11. • Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act	303.731(a)(1).
12. • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)	303.4.
13. • Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (title V)	303.448(e).

14. • Social Security Act (MCHB/Title V, SSI/XVI, and Medicaid/Title XIX,), see Social Security Act. |

15. • State application (Modifications)	303.228(c)(3).
FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBE LIST ACT OF 1994	303.19(c).

FEDERAL REGULATIONS: |

• Amendment to Act or a Federal regulation	303.228(c)(1).
• Knowledge of impartial hearing officer	303.443(c)(1)(ii).

FEES (A-R): |

• Ability to pay (State's definition)	303.521(a)(3).
• Assurance (Fees will not be charged for services entitled to at no cost)	303.521(a)(4)(i).
• Co-payments or deductible amounts	303.521(a)(6).
• Cost participation fees	303.521(a)(1).
• Fees (Under confidentiality)	303.409.
• Functions not subject to fees	303.521(b).
• Income and family expenses (State's definition)	303.521(a)(3).
• Inability to pay—State's definition	303.521(a)(3).

FEES (S-Z): |

• State option to make services available to children ages three and older | 303.211(b)(1)(ii)(C), (d).

• Sliding fees (Schedule of): |

○ Early Intervention services	303.13(a)(3).
○ System of payments and fees	303.521(a)(1).
• State's definition of ability to pay	303.521(a)(3).
• State system of payments and fees	303.203(b).

• See also “INSURANCE.” |

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) | 303.401(b)(1).

FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME: |

• Diagnosed physical or mental condition | 303.21(a)(2)(ii).

FILING (FILED) REQUIREMENTS: |

• Adoption of State complaint procedures	303.432(a)(1).
• Civil action (Rule of construction)	303.448(e).
• Due process complaint	303.441(a)(2), (d)(4).
• Due process hearing procedures	303.430(d)(1)(ii).
• Filing a due process complaint	303.430(d)(1)(ii), 303.440(a)(2).
• Filing a State complaint	303.434(d).
• Filing requirements regarding a State application	303.235.
• Impartial due process hearing (Exception to timeline)	303.443(f).
• Mediation	303.431(a).
• Resolution process	303.442(b)(3).
• Separate due process complaint	303.445(c).
FISCAL CONTROL (AND FUND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES)	303.226.

FORMULA: |

• For State allocations | 303.730.

FOSTER CARE: |

• Child find: |

○ Scope	303.302(b)(1)(ii).
○ Coordination	303.302(c)(1)(ii)(G).
• Confidentiality (Access rights)	303.405(c).
• Council (Composition)	303.601(a)(12).
• Primary referral sources	303.303(c)(9).
• Purpose of Early Intervention Program	303.1(d).

FOSTER PARENT: |

• Parent (Definition)	303.27(a)(2).
• Ward of the State (Exception)	303.37(b).

FREE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC EDUCATION (FAPE): |

• Definition	303.15.
• Permissive use of funds by lead agency	303.501(c)-(d).
• State option to make services available to children ages three and older	303.211(e)(1)-(2).
• States with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) mandates to serve children under age three	303.521(c).

FREQUENCY and INTENSITY: |

• Content of an individualized family service plan (IFSP)	303.344(d)(1)(i).
• Definition	303.344(d)(2)(i).

FUNCTIONS NOT SUBJECT TO FEES: |

• Administrative and coordinative activities	303.521(b)(4).
• Child find requirements	303.521(b)(1).
• Evaluation and assessment	303.521(b)(2).
• Service coordination services	303.521(b)(3).

FUNDING SOURCES: |

• Service coordination services | 303.34(b)(9).

FUNDS (A-D): |

• Acquisition of equipment and construction or alteration of facilities | 303.104(a).

• Allocation of funds (Outlying areas): |

○ Consolidation of funds	303.730(b).
○ Reservation of funds	303.730(a).
• Control of funds and property	303.223.

• Council: |

○ Funds for interpreters	303.602(b)(3).
○ Use of funds by	303.603.
• Designation of lead agency	303.201.
• Description of use of funds	303.205.
• Direct services	303.205(d).

FUNDS (E-FA): |

• Early Intervention service provider | 303.12(a).

• Enforcement (By the Secretary): |

○ Needs intervention (Seeks to recover funds)	303.704(b)(2)(iii).
○ Needs substantial intervention	303.704(c)(1).
○ Opportunity for hearing	303.705(a).
○ Suspension (Of payments)	303.705(b).
○ Withholding funds	303.705.
• Expenditure of (Federal) funds	303.221.
• Family fees	303.521(d).

FUNDS (FE-O): |

• Federal funds to supplement	303.225(a)(2).
• Fiscal control	303.226.
• Funds under a State's system of payments	303.521(a)(6), (d).
• Inability to pay	303.520(e), 303.521(a)(3).
• Lead agency (Receives Federal funds to administer Part C)	303.22.
• Non-substitution of funds (Payor of last resort)	303.510(a).
• Outlying areas (Formula for State allocations)	303.730.

FUNDS (PA-R): |

• Payments to Indians: |

○ Prohibited uses of funds	303.731(f).
○ Use of funds	303.731(d)(1).
• Payor of last resort (Non-substitution of funds)	303.510(a).
• Permissive use of funds	303.501.
• Proceeds or funds from public or private insurance	303.520(d).
• Prohibition against commingling	303.225(a)(1).
• Prohibition against supplanting	303.225(a)(2).
• Reallotment of (State) funds	303.733.
• Reimbursement procedures	303.122.
• Reports and records	303.224.
• Reservation of funds for outlying areas	303.730(a).

FUNDS (S-Z) |

• State allotments	303.732(a), (c)(2), (d).
• State conformity with Part C	303.102.
• State educational agency (SEA)	303.36(b).
• State monitoring and enforcement	303.700(a)(3), 303.704(b)(2)(iii), 303.704(c)(1), 300.705(a)-(b).
• State option to make services available to children ages three and older (Available funds)	303.211(d).
• States with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) mandates	303.521(c).
• State's definition (Inability to pay)	303.521(a)(3), (a)(4)(ii).
• Suspension (Of payments)	303.705(b).
• System of payments and fees	303.521(a)(6), (c), (d).
• Unable to pay	303.520(d), 303.520(c), 303.521(a)(6).
• Use of funds (Payor of last resort)	303.510(a).
• Withholding funds	303.705.

• See also “Grants” and “Payments”. |

FUNDS (PART B): |

• States with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) mandates or that use Part B funds for children under age three | 303.521(c).

FUNDS (PART C): |

• Early Intervention service provider	303.12(a).
• State conformity with Part C	303.102.

• Withholding funds: |

○ Opportunity for a hearing	303.705(a).
○ Suspension	303.705(b).

GENETIC or CONGENITAL DISORDERS: |

• Diagnosed physical or mental condition (Infant or toddler with a disability) | 303.21(a)(2)(ii).

GOVERNOR; GOVERNOR'S DESIGNEE: |

• Council: |

○ Appointed by Governor	303.600(b).
○ Chairperson	303.600(c).
○ Composition	303.601(b)-(c).
○ Functions (Annual report to Governor)	303.604(c).
○ Use of funds by Council (Approval)	303.603(a).

• Financial responsibility and methods of ensuring services: |

○ Other methods determined by Governor	303.511(b)(3).
○ Procedures for resolving disputes	303.511(c)(1).

• Lead agency: |

○ Designated by Governor	303.22.
○ Role in supervision, etc.	303.120.
• State educational agency (SEA)	303.36(a).

GRANDPARENT: |

• Parent (Definition) | 303.27(a)(4).

GRANTS; GRANTS TO STATES: |

• Consolidation of grants (Outlying areas)	303.730(b).
• Reservation for State incentive grants	303.734.
• Secretary's authority to make grants	303.100.

• See also “Award” and “Payments to Indians”. |

GUARDIAN: |

• Parent (Definition) | 303.27(a)(3).

GUARDIANSHIP: |

• Confidentiality (Access rights) | 303.405(c).

HEAD START; HEAD START ACT: |

• Child find system (Coordination)	303.302(c)(1)(ii)(E).
• Council (Composition)	303.601(a)(8).
• Comprehensive system of personnel development (CSPD) (Training to coordinate transition services and personnel)	303.118(a)(3), (b)(4).

• Early Head Start: |

○ Coordination with	303.210(a).
○ Content of an individualized family service plan (IFSP) (Transition from Part C)	303.344(h)(1)(ii).
• Head Start Act (References)	303.210(a), 303.302 (c)(1)(ii)(E), 303.601(a)(8).
HEALTH INSURANCE	303.520(b)(2), 303.601 (a)(10).

HEALTH SERVICES: |

• Definition	303.16.
• Early Intervention services (Definition)	303.13(b)(4).
• Interim payments—Reimbursement (Payor of last resort)	303.510(b).
• Non-covered services and devices	303.16(c).
• Services included	303.16(b).

HEALTH STATUS (MEDICAL HISTORY): |

• Evaluation and assessment	303.321(a)(3)(i).
• Content of an individualized family service plan (IFSP) (Information about child's status)	303.344(a).

HEARING AID: |

• Health services (Nothing prevents routinely checking) | 303.16(c)(1)(iii)(B).

HEARING IMPAIRED; HEARING IMPAIRMENTS: |

• Special educators including teachers of children with hearing impairments | 303.13(c)(11).

HEARING LOSS: |

• Audiology services | 303.13(b)(2)(ii), (b)(2)(v).

HEARING OFFICER: |

• Appointment of	303.443(c), 303.435.
• Dismissal of complaint	303.442(b)(4).
• Duties and qualifications	303.435(a), 303.443(c).
• Hearing decisions	303.445.
• Impartial (Definition)	303.435(b), 303.443(c).
• Sufficiency of complaint	303.441(d).

HEART AILMENTS: |

• Health services (Non-covered services) | 303.16(c)(1)(ii).

HISTORY OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT: |

• At-risk infant or toddler (Definition) | 303.5.

HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS: |

• Purpose of Early Intervention program | 303.1(d).

• See “Inner-city,” “Low-income,” “Minority,” and “Rural” (Children), and “Foster care.” |

• See also “Traditionally underserved groups.” | 303.227.

HOMELESS CHILDREN: |

• Assurances regarding Early Intervention services and a statewide system	303.101(a)(1)(ii).
• Child find system	303.302(b)(1)(ii).
• Council (Composition) (Representative designated by Office of the Coordination and Education of Homeless Children and Youth)	303.601(a)(11).
• Definition	303.17.
• Due process complaint (Content)	303.441(b)(4).
• Traditionally underserved groups	303.227(a).

HOMELESS FAMILY SHELTERS: |

• Primary referral sources | 303.303(c)(10).

HOSPITALS: |

• Primary referral sources	303.303(c)(1).
• Public awareness program	303.301(a)(1)(ii).

HOSPITALIZATION (For management of congenital heart ailments): |

• Non-covered health services | 303.16(c)(1)(ii).

HYDROCEPHALUS (Shunting of): |

• Non-covered health services | 303.16(c)(1)(i).

IDEA (INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT): |

• Act (Definition) | 303.4.

IEP (INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM): |

• Free appropriate public education (FAPE) (Definition) | 303.15(d).

IEU (INTERMEDIATE EDUCATIONAL UNIT): |

• Local educational agency (LEA) (Definition) | 303.23(b)(3).

IFSP (INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN) (A-F): |

• Acceptable time to meet for parents and others	303.342(b)(2).
• Accountability and responsibility	303.346.
• Annual meeting to evaluate	303.342(c).
• Component of statewide system	303.114.

• Content of an individualized family service plan (IFSP) |

○ See “IFSP (Individualized family service plan) Content”. |

• Dates and duration of services	303.344(f).
• Definition	303.20.
• Development of	303.342(a).
• Early Intervention services	303.344(d).

○ See also “IFSP (Individualized family service plan) Content”. |

• Educational component (For children at least three years old)	303.344(d)(4).
• Family information	303.344(b).

IFSP (INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN) (I-N): |

• Individualized family service plan (IFSP) Team. |

○ See “IFSP (Individualized family service plan) Team”. |

• Information about child's status	303.344(a).
• Initial individualized family service plan (IFSP) Meeting	303.342(a).
• Interim individualized family service plan (IFSP)	303.345.
• Justification (Natural environments)..	303.344(d)(1)(ii).
• Lead agency responsibility	303.340.
• Location of services	303.344(d)(1)(ii)-(iii), (d)(3).

• Meeting(s): |

○ Accessibility and convenience of	303.342(d).
○ Annual meeting to evaluate individualized family service plan (IFSP)	303.342(c).
○ To develop initial individualized family service plan (IFSP)	303.342(a).
• Natural environments	303.344(d)(1)(ii).

○ See also “Natural Environments”. |

• Numeracy skills | 303.344(d)(4).

IFSP (INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN) (O-Q): |

• Other services	303.344(e).
• Outcomes or results	303.344(c).

○ See also “Outcomes”. |

• Parental consent before providing services	303.342(e).
○ Services before evaluation completed	303.345(a).
• Periodic review	303.342(b).
• Pre-literacy, language, and numeracy skills	303.344(d)(4).
• Procedures for individualized family service plan (IFSP) development, review, and evaluation	303.342.

IFSP (INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN) (R-Z): |

• Responsibility and accountability	303.346.
• Results or outcomes	303.344(c).
• Review and revision (Periodic)	303.342(b).
• Service coordinator	303.344(g).
• Services before evaluation completed	303.345.
• Statewide system component	303.114.
• Transition from Part C services	303.344(h).

IFSP (INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN) CONTENT (A-E): |

• Child's status (Information about)	303.344(a).
• Dates and duration of services	303.344(f).

• Early Intervention services: |

○ Definition	303.13(a).
○ Duration, frequency, intensity, length, and method of services	303.344(d)(1)(i).
○ Educational component that promotes school readiness, and incorporates pre-literacy, language, and numeracy skills	303.344(d)(4).
○ Location of services	303.344(d)(1)(iii), (d)(3).
○ Payment arrangements, if any	303.344(d)(1)(iv).
○ Natural environments, including a justification, if applicable	303.344(d)(1)(ii).

○ See also “Natural Environments”. |

IFSP (INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN) CONTENT (F-Z): |

• Family information	303.344(b).
• Information about child's status	303.344(a).
• Other services	303.344(e).
• Results or outcomes	303.344(c).
• Service coordinator	303.344(g).
• Transition from Part C services	303.344(h).

IFSP (INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN) TEAM: |

• Composition (Meetings and periodic reviews)	303.343(a)(1).
• Due process complaint (Other options considered by individualized family service plan (IFSP) Team)	303.441(e)(1)(ii).
• Early Intervention services in natural environments	303.126.
• IFSP Team meetings and periodic reviews	303.343.
• Initial and annual individualized family service plan (IFSP) Team meetings	303.343(a).
• Multidisciplinary	303.24(b).
• Natural environments	303.344(d)(1)(ii)(B)(1), (d)(1)(ii)(B)(3).
• Resolution meeting	303.442(a)(4).
• Transition from Part C services	303.344(h)(2)(iv).

ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE: |

• At-risk infant or toddler	303.5.
• Referral of specific at-risk infants and toddlers	303.303(b)(2).

IMMUNIZATIONS AND REGULAR WELL-BABY CARE: |

• Non-covered medical-health services | 303.16(c)(3).

IMPARTIAL: |

• Appointment of impartial hearing officer	303.435, 303.443(c).
• Definition	303.435(b)(1), 303.443(c).
• Hearing procedures (Impartial proceeding)	303.233(c).
• Mediator (Qualified and impartial)	303.431(b)(1)(iii), (b)(2)(ii), (c).

INABILITY TO PAY: |

• Assurance that “inability to pay” will not delay or deny services if parent or family meets State's definition	303.521(a)(4)(ii).
• Lack of consent (And inability to pay) may not delay or deny services	303.520(c).
• Private insurance	303.520(c).
• State's definition	303.521(a)(3).
• System of payments and fees	303.521(a)(3)-(a)(4).

INBORN ERRORS OF METABOLISM: |

• Diagnosed physical or mental condition (Infant or toddler with a disability) | 303.21(a)(2)(ii).

INDIAN CHILDREN: |

• Payments to Indians | 303.731(a)(1), (d)(1).

• See “Indian infants and toddlers”. |

INDIAN; INDIAN TRIBE: |

• Definition | 303.19.

• See “Tribe; Tribal organization”. |

INDIAN INFANTS AND TODDLERS: |

• Assurances regarding Early Intervention services	303.101(a)(1)(i).
• Availability of Early Intervention services	303.112(a).
• Scope of child find	303.302(b)(1)(i).
INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT	303.731(a)(1).

INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN (IFSP): |

• See “IFSP”; “IFSP Content”; “IFSP Team.” |

INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA): |

• Act (Definition) | 303.4.

INFANT(S) and/or TODDLER(S): |

• Annual report of children served	303.721(a).
• At-risk infant or toddler (Definition)	303.5.
• Authorized activities of the Council	303.605(b).
• Definition (In State allotments)	303.732(d)(2).
• Permissive use of funds	303.501(e).
• Payments to Indians	303.731(b), (e).
• Primary referral sources	303.303(c)(3).
• Public awareness program	303.301(a)(1)(ii).
• Reservation for State incentive grants	303.734(b)(1).
• Screening procedures	303.320(b)(1).

INFANT OR TODDLER WITH A DISABILITY: |

• Definition | 303.21.

INFECTION; CONGENITAL INFECTIONS: |

• At-risk infant or toddler (Definition)	303.5.
• Infant or toddler with a disability (Definition)	303.21(a)(2)(ii).

INFORMED CLINICAL OPINION: |

• Procedures for assessment of child | 303.321(a)(3)(ii).

INFORMED WRITTEN CONSENT: |

• Individualized family service plan (IFSP) (Informed written consent before providing services)	303.342(e).
• State option to make services available to children ages three and older	303.211(b)(5).

• See also “Consent”. |

INNER-CITY: |

• Comprehensive system of personnel development (CSPD) (Training personnel to work in rural and inner-city areas)	303.118(b)(1).
• Purpose of Early Intervention program (Enhance capacity to meet needs of inner-city children)	303.1(d).

INSURANCE (A-E): |

• Consent regarding: |

○ Private insurance	303.520(b)(1), (b)(2).
○ Public insurance	303.520(a)(3)(i).

• Co-payments. |

• Composition of Council (Agency responsible for State regulation of health insurance)	303.601(a)(10).
• Construction clause (Non-reduction of Medicaid benefits)	303.510(c).
• Cost participation fees or sliding fees	303.521(a)(1).
• Costs to parents (Use of private insurance to pay for Part C services)	303.520(a)(4), 303.520(b)(1)(ii), 303.520(b)(1)(ii)-(b)(1)(iii).
• Deductible amounts or co-payments	303.521(a)(6).
• Enrollment in public insurance or benefits program (May not require parent to enroll)	303.520(a)(2)(i).

INSURANCE (F-O): |

• Family or parent funds: |

○ Not treated as “program income”	303.520(d)(1).
○ Used for Part C services	303.520(d)(2).
• Funds received under a State's system of payments	303.520(e).
• Health insurance	303.520(b)(2), 303.601(a)(10).
• Lack of consent may not delay or deny services	303.520(b).
• Medicaid (Payor of last resort)	303.510(c).

INSURANCE (P-PR): |

• Parental consent and ability to decline services	303.420(a)(4).
• Parent or family funds to State not considered “program income”	303.520(d)(1).
• Policies related to use of insurance to pay for services	303.520(a), 303.520(b).
• Private insurance	303.520(b).

• Proceeds from public or private insurance: |

○ Not treated as income	303.520(d)(1).
○ Reimbursements (Medicaid, etc.) for Early Intervention services are not State or local funds	303.520(d)(2).

INSURANCE (PU-Z): |

• Public insurance	303.520(a).
• Purpose of Early Intervention program	303.1(b).

• Schedule of sliding fees: |

○ Early Intervention services (Definition)	303.13(a)(3).
○ System of payments and fees	303.521(a)(1).
• State, local, or private programs of insurance	303.521(a).
• State statute regarding private health insurance (Impact on consent requirements)	303.520(b)(2).
• System of payments and fees	303.520(a), 303.521(a).

• See also “Fees” and “Inability to pay”. |

• Use of public insurance to pay for services	303.520(a).
• Written notification (prior to use of public insurance)	303.520(a)(3).

• See also “Fees” and “Inability to pay”. |

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS: |

• Functions of the Council (Promotion of methods for intra-agency and interagency collaboration)	303.604(a)(3).
• Lead agency role (In funding, inter-agency agreements, etc.)	303.120(f).
• Transition to preschool	303.209(a)(3).

INTERAGENCY COORDINATION: |

• See “Coordination.” |

INTERIM INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN (IFSP): |

• Services before evaluations and assessments completed | 303.345.

INTERMEDIATE EDUCATIONAL UNIT (IEU): |

• Local educational agency (LEA) (Definition) | 303.23(b)(3).

JURISDICTION(S) (Geographic location): |

• Eligible recipients of an award	303.2(a).
• State (Definition)	303.35.
LACK OF CONSENT (INABILITY TO PAY)	303.520(c).

• See also “Inability to Pay”. |

LACK OF OXYGEN: |

• At-risk infant or toddler (Definition) | 303.5.

LEAD AGENCY: |

• Definition	303.22.
• Designation of	303.201.
• Lead agency role in supervision, etc.	303.120.
• Public agency (Definition)	303.30.

LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY (LEP): |

• Native language (Definition) | 303.25(a).

○ See “Native language”. |

LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY (LEA): |

• Definition	303.23.
• Notification of child transitioning to	303.209(b).

LOW BIRTH WEIGHT: |

• At-risk infant or toddler (Definition) | 303.5.

LOW-INCOME (Children and families): |

• Purpose of Early Intervention program (Historically underrepresented populations)	303.1(d).
• Traditionally underserved groups (Low-income families)	303.227(a).

MAPPING: |

• Of surgically implanted medical devices | 303.13(b)(1)(i), 303.16(c)(1)(iii).

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH: |

• Child find (Coordination)	303.302(c)(1)(ii)(B).
• Payor of last resort—Non-reduction of benefits (Construction)	303.510(c).

MEDIATION (A-L): |

• Annual report of children served (Number of mediations held)	303.721(c).
• Benefits of (Meeting to explain)	303.431(d)(1).
• Confidential discussions	303.431(b)(5)(i), (b)(7).
• Cost of (Borne by State)	303.431(b)(3).
• Disputes (Resolve through mediation)	303.431(a).
• Disinterested party (to encourage)	303.431(d).
• Impartiality of mediator	303.431(c).
• Lead agency procedures (to resolve disputes through mediation)	303.431(a).
• Legally binding agreement (if parties resolve dispute through mediation)	303.431(b)(5).

MEDIATION (M-O): |

• Mediator(s): |

○ Impartiality of	303.431(c).
○ List of	303.431(b)(2)(i).
○ Qualified and impartial	303.431(b)(1)(iii).
○ Random selection of	303.431(b)(2)(ii).
○ Trained in effective mediation techniques	303.431(b)(1)(iii).
• Meeting to encourage mediation	303.431(d).
• Not used as evidence in hearing or civil proceeding	303.431(b)(7).
• Not used to delay/deny right of hearing	303.431(b)(1)(ii).

MEDIATION (P-Z): |

• Parent training and information center	303.431(d)(1).
• Prior written notice—Content	303.421(b).
• Requirements	303.431(b)(1)-(b)(7).
• Sessions scheduled—Timely manner and convenient location	303.431(b)(4).
• State dispute resolution options	303.430.
• State monitoring and enforcement	303.700(d)(2).
• Voluntary	303.431(b)(1)(i).
• Written mediation agreement (Enforceable in court)	303.431(b)(6).

MEDICAID: |

• Council—Composition (Member from State Medicaid program)	303.601(a)(7).
• Non-reduction of benefits (Payor of last resort)—Construction	303.510(c).
• Proceeds from public-private insurance for Part C—Neither State nor local funds under “nonsupplant” (§ 303.325(b))	303.520(d)(2).
• “Service coordination”—Use of term not intended to affect seeking Medicaid	303.34(c).

MEDICAL SERVICES: |

• In Early Intervention Services definition	303.13(b)(5).
• Interim payments—reimbursement (Payor of last resort)	303.510(b).

MEDICAL SERVICES FOR DIAGNOSTIC OR EVALUATION PURPOSES: |

• See “Medical services” (Definition) | 303.13(b)(5).

MEDICINE OR DRUGS: |

• Prescribing for any purpose—Not covered	303.16(c)(1)(ii).
METHOD (Of delivering Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) services)	303.344(d)(1)(i).
• Definition	303.344(d)(2)(ii).
METHODS OF ENSURING SERVICES	303.511.

METABOLISM (Inborn errors of): |

• Diagnosed physical or mental condition | 303.21(a)(2)(ii).

MINORITY (Children, Families, Parents): |

• Council—Composition (Minority parents)	303.601(a)(1)(i).
• Purpose of Early Intervention Program	303.1(d).
• Traditionally underserved groups	303.227(a).

MONITOR; MONITORING: |

• Council—Functions	303.604(a)(3).
• Financial responsibility and methods of ensuring services—Added components	303.511(e).
• Lead agency role in monitoring	303.120(a)(2)(i), (a)(2)(iv).
• Rule of construction—Nothing restricts Secretary's authority under General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) to monitor-enforce requirements of the Act	303.707.
• Secretary's review & determination regarding State performance	303.703(b).
• State monitoring and enforcement	303.700(a)(1), (b), (d)(2).
• State performance and data collection	303.701(c)(2).
• State use of targets and reporting	303.702(b)(1)(ii).

MULTIDISCIPLINARY: |

• Definition	303.24.
• Evaluation and assessment	303.321(a)(1)(i).
• Evaluation, assessment, and nondiscriminatory procedures	303.113(a)(1).
• Purpose of Early Intervention program	303.1(a).
• State eligibility (General authority)	303.100.

NATIVE LANGUAGE: |

• Consent	303.7(a).
• Definition	303.25.
• Evaluation and assessment	303.321(a)(5), (a)(6).
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings—Accessibility and convenience	303.342(d)(1)(ii).
• Notice regarding confidentiality and availability of notice in native language	303.404.
• Prior written notice—Native language	303.421(c).

NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS: |

• Definition	303.26.
• Determination of appropriate setting for Early Intervention services	303.344(d)(1)(ii)(A)-(B).
• Early Intervention services (Definition)	303.13(a)(8).
• Early Intervention services in natural environments (Component of statewide system)	303.126.
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) content—Early Intervention services in	303.344(d)(1)(ii)(A)-(B).
• State monitoring and enforcement	303.700(d)(1).

NEGLECT or ABUSE: |

• See “Abuse or neglect”. |

NERVOUS SYSTEM (“Disorders reflecting disturbance of development of”): |

• Diagnosed physical or mental condition (Infant or toddler with a disability)	303.21(a)(2)(ii).
NONCOMMINGLING	303.225(a).

NONDISCRIMINATORY: |

• Evaluation, assessment and nondiscriminatory procedures	303.113, 303.321(a)(4).
• Evaluation and assessment—in a nondiscriminatory manner	303.321(a)(4).
NON-REDUCTION OF BENEFITS	303.510(c).
NONSUBSTITUTION OF FUNDS	303.510(a).

NONSUPPLANT: |

• Requirement to supplement not supplant	303.225(b).
• Requirement regarding indirect costs	303.225(c)(2)(ii).
NOTICE & HEARING BEFORE DETERMINING A STATE NOT ELIGIBLE	303.231.

NOTICES (State administration): |

• Public participation policies—Lead agency notice of hearings | 303.208(b)(2).

• State applications, eligibility determinations, etc.: |

○ Determination by Secretary that a State is eligible (Secretary notifies State)	303.229.
○ Disapproval of an application—Standard for	303.230.
○ Initial decision; final decision	303.234(a), (c).
○ Judicial review	303.236.
○ Notice and hearing before determining a State not eligible	303.231(a)(1)(i), (a)(2)(b).
○ Standard for disapproval of an application	303.230.

NOTICES (State monitoring & enforcement): |

• Public attention by State—If Secretary proposing enforcement	303.706.
• Secretary's review and determination regarding State performance	303.703(b)(2)(i).

• Withholding funds: |

○ Opportunity for a hearing	303.705(a).
○ Suspension	303.705(b).

NOTICES (To parents; family) (A-O): |

• Confidentiality and opportunity to examine records | 303.401(a).

• Due process procedures—Part B: |

○ Filing a due process complaint (Time-line for resolution)	303.440(c).
○ Lead agency response to a due process complaint	303.441(e)(1).
○ Notice required before a hearing	303.441(c).
○ Resolution process	303.442(a)(1), (b)(5).
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings—Written notice to family, etc	303.342(d)(2).
• Lead agency—General responsibility for procedural safeguards	303.400(a).
• Native language	303.404(d).
• Notice to parents Re-confidentiality	303.404.

NOTICES (To parents; family) (P-Z): |

• Parental consent and ability to decline service	303.420.
• Prior written notice and procedural safeguards notice	303.421.
○ Content of notice	303.421(b).
○ General	303.421(a).
○ Native language	303.421(c)(1), (c)(2)(i)-(c)(2)(ii).
• Procedural safeguards—General responsibility of lead agency for	303.400(a).
• Screening procedures	303.320(a)(1)(i), (2).
• State option—Services to children three and older (Annual notice to parents)	303.211(b)(1).

NUMERACY SKILLS: |

• Infant or toddler with a disability	303.21(c)(1).
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)	303.344(d)(4).
• State option—Services to children ages three and older	303.211(b)(2).

NURSES: |

• Early Intervention services (Definition)—Qualified personnel | 303.13(c)(3).

NURSING SERVICES: |

• Definition | 303.13(b)(6).

NUTRITION SERVICES: |

Definition | 303.13(b)(7).

NUTRITIONAL DEPRIVATION: |

• At risk infant or toddler (Definition) | 303.5.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: |

• Definition	303.13(b)(8).
• Occupational therapists	303.13(c)(4).
OPTIMIZATION (Relating to Cochlear Implants, etc.)	303.13(b)(1)(i), 303.16(c)(1)(iii).

ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING: |

• Early Intervention services (Definition)—In “Vision services.”	303.13(b)(17)(iii).
• Orientation and mobility specialists	303.13(c)(5).

OTHER SERVICES: |

• Early Intervention services (Definition)	303.13(d).
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) content	303.344(e).

OUTCOMES: |

• Early Intervention services provider (Definition)	303.12(b)(1).
• Health services—Developmental outcomes	303.16(c)(1)(iii)(A).

• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)—Content: |

○ Duration	303.344(d)(2)(iv).
○ Early Intervention services	303.344(d)(1).
○ Early Intervention services in natural environments	303.344(d)(1)(ii)(B)(3).
○ Results or outcomes	303.344(c).
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)—Periodic review	303.342(b)(1)(i)-(b)(1)(ii).
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)—Responsibility and accountability	303.346.
• Special instruction (Definition)	303.13(b)(14)(ii).

PARAPROFESSIONALS: |

• Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) (Training of)	303.118.
• Use of	303.119(c).

PARENT: |

• Biological or adoptive parent of a child	303.27(a)(1), (a)(4).
• Definition	303.27.
• Foster parent	303.27(a)(2).
• Grandparent	303.27(a)(4).
• Guardian	303.27(a)(3).
• Dissemination of Information (Public awareness program)	303.301(a)(1)(ii).
• Stepparent	303.27(a)(4).
• Surrogate parent	303.27(a)(5).

○ See also “Surrogate Parent(s).” |

PARENTAL RIGHTS (A-C): |

• Confidentiality: |

○ Access rights	303.405.
○ Amendment of records at parent's request	303.410.
○ Consent prior to disclosure or use	303.414.
○ Council—Composition	303.601(a)(1).
○ Destruction of information	303.416.
○ List of types and locations of information	303.408.
○ Notice to parents	303.404.
○ Opportunity for a hearing on records	303.411.
○ Opportunity to inspect-review records	303.401(b)(2).
○ Right to confidentiality of personally identifiable information	303.401(a).
• Consent (Definition)	303.7.

PARENTAL RIGHTS (D—Part B): |

• Due process hearings—Part B: |

○ Construction—parent's right to file an appeal	303.445(b).
○ Construction—filing a separate due process complaint	303.445(c).
○ Filing a due process complaint	303.440(a)-(b).
○ Findings of fact and decisions	303.444(a)(5), 303.446(b)(2)(vi).
○ Hearing officer finding—matters alleging procedural violations	303.445(a)(2)(ii).
○ Hearing rights	303.444.
○ Impartial due process hearing	303.443(a), (e), (f)(2).
○ Lead agency response to a due process complaint	303.441(e).
○ Parental rights at hearings	303.444(c).
○ Resolution process	303.442.
○ Separate request for a due process hearing	303.445(c).

PARENTAL RIGHTS (D—Part C to IF): |

• Due process hearings—Part C: |

○ Convenience of hearings & timelines	303.437.
○ Parental rights in due process hearings	303.436.
• Functions not subject to fees	303.521(b).

• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)—Consent provisions: |

○ Parental consent regarding IFSP contents	303.342(e).
○ Services before evaluation completed (Parental consent)	303.345(a).

• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Team meeting participants: |

○ An advocate or person outside the family—If parent requests	303.343(a)(1)(iii).
○ Other family members, if requested by the parent	303.343(a)(1)(ii).
○ The parent or parents	303.343(a)(1)(i).

○ See also “Family (Families) (IFSP)”. |

PARENTAL RIGHTS (IN-O): |

• Inability of parents to pay will not delay-deny services | 303.521(a)(4)(ii).

• Mediation: |

○ Binding agreement to resolve a dispute—signed by parents & agency	303.431(b)(5)(ii).
○ Meeting to encourage	303.431(d).
○ Not used to deny or delay a parent's right to a hearing	303.431(b)(1)(ii).

• Native language: |

○ Consent (definition)	303.7(a).
○ Definition	303.25.
○ Prior notice—Native language	303.421(c).

PARENTAL RIGHTS (P-Z): |

• Parental consent and ability to decline service	303.420.
• Payments to Indians—Use of funds (Encouraged to involve Indian parents)	303.731(d)(1).
• Pendency	303.430(e).
• Prior notice	303.421.

• State complaint procedures: |

○ Adoption of (and widely disseminating procedures to parents)	303.432(a).
○ Opportunity to engage in mediation	303.433(a)(3)(ii).
○ Time extension	303.433(b)(1)(ii).
• States with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) mandates may not charge parents for services under Part B	303.521(c).
• Status of child during pendency of due process hearing	303.430(e).
• State system of payments copy for parents	303.520(a)(4), 303.520(b)(1)(iii).

• See also “Due Process Procedures,” “Family (Families),” and “Procedural Safeguards”. |

PARENT TRAINING: |

• Payment to Indians—Use of funds	303.731(d).
• Psychological services (Definition)	303.13(b)(10)(iv).

PARENT TRAINING & INFORMATION CENTER(S): |

• Definition	303.28.
• Mediation—Meeting to encourage	303.431(d)(1).
• State complaint procedures—Widely disseminated to Parent Training and Information Centers	303.432(a)(2).

PART B (IDEA) (A-O): |

• Child find—Coordination with	303.302(a)(1), (c)(1)(ii)(A).
• Confidentiality	303.401(d)(2).
• Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) (Training personnel relating to transition)	303.118(a)(3).
• Due process hearing procedures (Dispute resolution options)	303.430(d)(2).
• Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) (Definition)	303.15(b).
• Financial responsibility and methods of ensuring services	303.511(b).
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Content-Transition to preschool	303.209(d)(3).
• Monitoring and enforcement	303.700(d).

PART B (IDEA) (P-Z): |

• Permissive use of funds	303.501(c)(1), (d).
• State educational agency (Definition)	303.36(b).
• State option-Services to children three and older	303.211(b)(1)(i)-(b)(1)(ii), (b)(3).
○ Construction—If child receives Part C services, free appropriate public education (FAPE) not required	303.211(e)(1).
• States with free appropriate public education (FAPE) mandates	303.521(c).

PARTICIPATING AGENCY: |

• Definition of | 303.403(c).

• See also “Confidentiality” (A-D) and Personally “Identifiable Information” (A-C). |

PAYMENT(S) FOR EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES: |

• Coordination of	303.1(b).
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) content—Payment arrangements, if any	303.344(d)(1)(iv).
• Interim payments—reimbursement (payor of last resort)	303.510(b).
• Policies Re use of insurance for payment for services	303.520.
• Timely resolution of disputes about payments (Methods of ensuring services)	303.511(c).
• To outlying areas	303.730(a).
• To Secretary of the Interior	303.731(a)(1).
PAYMENTS TO INDIANS	303.731.
• Allocation	303.731(b).
• Information	303.731(c).
• Prohibited use of funds	303.731(f).
• Reports	303.731(e).
• Use of funds	303.731(d).

PAYOR OF LAST RESORT: |

• Assurance regarding	303.222.
• General requirement	303.500.
• Interim payments—reimbursement	303.510(b).
• Non-reduction of benefits	303.510(c).
• Nonsubstitution of funds	303.510(a).

PEDIATRICIANS & OTHER PHYSICIANS: |

• Qualified personnel | 303.13(c)(6).

PENDENCY: |

• Enforcement action—Public attention	303.706.
• Status of child during pendency of a due process hearing request	303.430(e)(1).
PERIODIC REVIEW (Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP))	303.342(b).

PERMISSIVE USE OF FUNDS BY LEAD AGENCY: |

• At risk infants or toddlers (strengthen statewide system)	303.501(e).
• Continue Early Intervention services in lieu of FAPE	303.501(d).
• Expand and improve on services	303.501(b).
• For direct services	303.501(a).
• Provide FAPE (See also “Use of Funds”)	303.501(c).

PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION (A-C): |

• Confidentiality	303.401(a).
○ Applicability and timeframe of procedures	303.401(c).
○ Consent prior to disclosure or use	303.414(a).
○ Definitions of “destruction” and “participating agency”	303.403(a), (c).
○ Destruction of information	303.416(a).
○ Disclosure of information	303.401(d)(1).
○ Notice to parents	303.404.
○ Safeguards	303.415.
○ Secretary ensures protection of	303.402.

PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION (D-Z): |

• Data collection—Construction (Nationwide database not authorized)	303.701(c)(3).
• Definition	303.29.
• Finality of hearing decision—Findings of fact & decisions (to public)	303.446(c).
• Hearing decisions—Part B (to public)	303.445(d).
• Parental consent—Exchange of	303.420(a)(5).
• Public reporting and privacy	303.702(b)(3).
• Transition to preschool—State policy (Parents may object to disclosure)	303.209(b)(2).

PERSONNEL (Shortage of): |

• Personnel standards—Policy to address | 303.119(d).

PERSONNEL STANDARDS: |

• Policies and procedures relating to	303.119(a).
• Qualified personnel (definition)	303.31.
• Qualification standards	303.119(b).
• Policy to address shortage of personnel	303.119(d).
• Use of paraprofessionals and assistants	303.119(c).

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, including vision and hearing: |

• Developmental delays in	303.21(a)(1)(ii).
• Early Intervention Services (Definition)	303.13(a)(4)(i).
• Evaluation of child's level of functioning in	303.321(b)(3).
• In definition of “Infants and toddlers with disabilities”	303.21(a)(1)(ii).
• In Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) content (Information about child's status)	303.344(a).

PHYSICAL THERAPY: |

• Definition	303.13(b)(9).
• Physical therapists	303.13(c)(7).

PHYSICIANS: |

• Early intervention services (Qualified personnel—Pediatricians and other)	303.13(c)(6).
• Health services (Consultation by)	303.16(b)(2).
• Medical services (Definition)	303.13(b)(5).
• Public awareness program (Dissemination to all primary referral sources)	303.301(a)(1)(ii).
• Referral procedures—Primary referral sources	303.303(c)(2).

POLICIES (AND PROCEDURES) [P&P] (A-D): |

• Confidentiality: |

○ Enforcement (To ensure requirements are met)	303.417.
○ Consent prior to disclosure—P&P to be used when parent refuses consent	303.414(c).
○ Notice to parents—summary of P&P regarding disclosure	303.404(b).
○ Option to inform parent about intended disclosure	303.401(e).
○ Safeguards—Training regarding State P&P	303.415(c).

• Due process—Part B: |

○ 30 or 45 day timeline for resolution (Specify in P&P)	303.440(c).
○ Timelines and convenience of hearings	303.447(a).

POLICIES (AND PROCEDURES) [P&P] (E-Q): |

• Early Intervention services in natural environments	303.126.
• Financial responsibility and methods of ensuring services—Delivery of services in a timely manner	303.511(a).
• Personnel standards	303.119.
• Policies related to use of insurance for services	303.520.
• Public participation P&P	303.208.

POLICIES (AND PROCEDURES) [P&P] (R-Z): |

• Referral policies for specific children	303.206.
• State application and assurances	303.200.
• State conformity with IDEA-Part C	303.102.
• Statewide system and description of services	303.203(b).
• System of payments and fees—State's policies to specify functions subject to fees	303.521(a).
• Traditionally underserved groups	303.227.
• Transition to preschool, etc.	303.209(a)(1).
• Use of funds—Payor of last resort	303.500.
POLICIES RELATED TO USE OF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE INSURANCE OR PUBLIC BENEFITS TO PAY FOR PART C SERVICES	303.520.
POSITIVE EFFORTS TO EMPLOY AND ADVANCE QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES	303.105.

POST-REFERRAL PROCEDURES: |

• Types of post-referral procedures | 303.300(c).

• See also “screening” (§ 303.320), “evaluation and assessment” (§ 303.321), “IFSP development” (§§ 303.342-303.345). |

PRELITERACY, LANGUAGE, & NUMERACY SKILLS: |

• Infant or toddler with a disability	303.21(c)(1).
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)—Educational component	303.344(d)(4).
• State option—Services to children ages three and older	303.211(b)(2).

PRENATAL DRUG EXPOSURE: |

• At-risk infant or toddler	303.5.
• Referral of specific at-risk children	303.303(b)(2).

PRE-REFERRAL PROCEDURES: |

• Types of pre-referral procedures | 303.300(a).

• See also “public awareness” (§ 303.301), “child find” (§ 303.302). |

PRIMARY REFERRAL SOURCE(S): |

• Child find—Participation by	303.302(a)(2)(ii).
• Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD)—Training of	303.118.
• Definition	303.303(c).

• Public awareness program |

○ Component of a statewide system	303.116(b).
○ Dissemination of information to sources	303.301(a)(1)(ii).
• Referral procedures	303.303(a)(1).
• Screening procedures (Definition of)	303.320(b).

PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE: |

• See Notice (To parents; Family) (P-Z) |

PRIVATE INSURANCE: |

• See “Insurance”. |

PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS (A-C): |

• Appointment of an impartial hearing officer	303.435.
• Child's status during proceedings	303.430(e).
• Civil action—Part B	303.448.
• Civil action—Part C	303.438.
• Confidentiality and opportunity to examine records	303.401.

○ Additional requirements (see §§ 303.402-303.417). |

○ See also “Confidentiality”. |

• Consent (Definition) | 303.7.

○ See also “Consent”. |

• Convenience of proceedings & timelines | 303.437.

PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS (D-N): |

• Due process procedures	303.430(d).
○ Part B procedures	303.440-303.449.
○ Part C procedures	303.435-303.438.
• Implementation of (Functions not subject to fees & carried out at public expense)	303.521(b)(4)(ii).
• Lead agency responsibility for	303.400.
• Mediation	303.431.
• Native language (Prior written notice)	303.421(c).

○ See “Native Language”. |

• Nondiscriminatory evaluation and assessment procedures	303.113.
○ No single procedure used as sole criterion	303.321(b).

PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS (O-Z): |

• Opportunity to examine records (i.e., to inspect & review records)	303.401(b)(2).
• Parental consent and ability to decline service	303.420.

○ See also “Consent”. |

• Parental rights in due process hearings | 303.436.

○ See also “Due Process Rights—Part B.” |

• Pendency (Status of child)	303.430(e).
• Prior written notice	303.421.
• Procedural safeguards notice	303.421(b)(3).
• State dispute resolution options	303.430.
• Surrogate parents	303.422.
• System of payments	303.521(e).

PROTECTION & ADVOCACY AGENCIES: |

• State complaint procedures	303.432(a)(2).
PROVISION OF SERVICES BEFORE EVALUATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS COMPLETED	303.345.

PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES: |

• Early Intervention services (Definition)	303.13(b)(10).
• Psychologists (Qualified personnel)	303.13(c)(8).

PUBLIC AGENCY: |

• Confidentiality—Option to inform parent about intended disclosure	303.401(e)(1).
• Definition	303.30.
• IFSP Team—Service coordinator designated by public agency	303.343(a)(1)(iv).
• Impartial hearing officer (Public agency—List of hearing officers)	303.443(c)(3).
• Parent (Definition)	303.27(b)(2).
• Prior written notice—Native language	303.421(c)(2).

• State complaint procedures: |

○ Filing a complaint	303.434(b)(1).
• Surrogate parents	303.422(a)(2).

PUBLIC HEARINGS: |

• Public participation policies and procedures | 303.208(b)(1).

• See “Public Participation”. |

PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM: |

• Component of statewide system	303.116.
• Public awareness program—Information for parents	303.301(b).

PUBLIC INSURANCE: |

• See “Insurance” |

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION	303.208.
• Requirements for State applications	303.208(a).
• Requirements for State policies and procedures	303.208(b).
PURPOSE OF EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM	303.1.

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL: |

• All evaluations and assessments of child and family conducted by qualified personnel	303.321(a)(2).
• Definition	303.31.
• Early Intervention Services (Definition)	303.13(a)(7), (b)(3), (c), (d).
• Evaluations and assessments of child and family—All conducted by qualified personnel	303.321(a)(2).
• Informed clinical opinion	303.321(a)(3)(ii).
• Procedures for assessment of child and family	303.321(c)(1), (c)(2).

RECORDS: |

• Evaluation of child—Review of records	303.321(b)(5).
• Civil action—Part B (records of administrative proceedings)	303.448(c)(1).
• Confidentiality	303.401-303.417.
• Consent (Definition)—Lists records to be released	303.7(b).
• Records used to establish eligibility (without conducting an evaluation)	303.321(a)(3)(i).
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Team (Making pertinent records available at the meeting)	303.343(a)(2)(iii).
• Parents right to inspect and review	303.405(a).
• References in applicable regulations	303.3(b)(2).
• Reports and records (Assurance—Application requirement)	303.224(b).
REFERRAL PROCEDURES	303.303.

REFERRALS: |

• Child find—System for making referrals to lead agencies or Early Intervention service providers	303.302(a)(2).
• Permissive use of funds—At risk children	303.501(e)(2)-(3).

REFERRAL SOURCES: |

• See “Primary Referral Sources”. |

REGISTERED DIETICIANS: |

• Qualified Personnel	303.13(c)(9).
REHABILITATION (As part of Early Intervention services)	303.13(b)(1)((ii)(D), (b)(2)(iii), (b)(15)(ii)-(b)(15)(iii), (b)(17)(ii)).

REIMBURSEMENT: |

• Financial responsibility & methods of ensuring services	303.511(a).
• Payor of last resort (Interim payments—Reimbursement)	303.510(b).
• Proceeds from public and private insurance	303.520(d).
• Reimbursement procedures (Component of statewide system)	303.122.

REPORTS (A-P): |

• Annual report of children served: |

○ Certification	303.723.
○ Other responsibilities of lead agency	303.724(b), (d).
○ Report requirement	303.721.
• Council—Annual report to Governor and Secretary	303.604(c).
• Data reporting	303.722(a).
• Data requirements—general	303.720.
• Payments to Indians	303.731(e).

REPORTS (R-Z): |

• Reports and records (Assurance—Application requirement)	303.224.
• Reports—Program information	303.720, 303.721, 303.722, 303.723, 303.724.

• State monitoring & enforcement: |

○ Enforcement—Secretary's Report to Congress	303.704(d).
○ Lead agency—Annual report on performance of State	303.700(a)(4).
○ Public reporting and privacy	303.702(b).
○ Secretary's review & determination	303.703(a)-(b).
○ State performance plans & data collection	303.701(c)(1)-(c)(2).
○ State use of targets and reporting (Public reporting & privacy)	303.702(b).

RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES: |

• See “Disputes-Dispute Resolution”. |

RESPIRATORY DISTRESS: |

• At risk infant or toddler (Definition) | 303.5.

ROUTINE MEDICAL SERVICES: |

• Not covered | 303.16(c)(3).

RURAL (AREAS, CHILDREN, FAMILIES): |

• Assurance regarding traditionally underserved groups (Rural families, etc.)	303.227(a).
• Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) (Training personnel to work in)	303.118(b)(1).
• Purpose of Early Intervention program	303.1(d).
STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP)	303.302(c)(1)(ii)(K).

SCHOOL READINESS: |

• Infant or toddler with a disability	303.21(c)(1).
• Individualized Family Service Plan) IFSP	303.344(d)(4).
• State option—Serve age three to five	303.211(a)(2).
SCREENING PROCEDURES	303.320.

SEA: |

• See “State educational agency” |

SECRETARY (of Education): |

• Definition | 303.33.

SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR: |

• Eligible recipients of an award	303.2.
• Indian—Indian tribe (Definition—Construction clause)	303.19(c).
• Payments to Indians	303.731.
• State allotments (Definitions “Aggregate amount”)	303.732(d)(1).

SENSORY IMPAIRMENTS: |

• Infant or toddler with a disability (Diagnosed condition) | 303.21(a)(2)(ii).

SERVICE COORDINATION (Services): |

• Definition	303.13(b)(11), 303.34.
• Functions not subject to fees	303.521(b)(3).
• Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) (Early Intervention system component)	303.114.
• Early Intervention Services	303.13(b)(11).
• Term “case management” not precluded	303.34(c).
• Service coordinator—IFSP content (“Profession” includes “service coordination”)	303.344(g)(2).
• Specific Service Coordination Services	303.34(b).

SERVICE COORDINATOR: |

• Entitlement to	303.34(a).
• Named in Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)	303.344(g)(1).
○ In interim IFSP	303.345(b)(1).
• On Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Team	303.343(a)(1)(iv).

SERVICE PROVIDER(S): |

• General role of	303.12(b).
• See “Qualified personnel”	303.13(c).

SEVERE ATTACHMENT DISORDERS: |

• “Diagnosed physical or mental condition”	303.21(a)(2)(ii).
SHORTAGE OF PERSONNEL (Policy to address)	303.119(d).

SIGN LANGUAGE AND CUED LANGUAGE SERVICES: |

• Definition | 303.13(b)(12).

SLIDING FEE SCALES: |

• Definition of “Early Intervention services”	303.13(a)(3).
• System of payments	303.500(b), 303.521(a)(1).

SOCIAL OR EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: |

• Developmental delays in	303.21(a)(1)(iv).
• Early Intervention Services (Definition)	303.13(a)(4)(iv).
• Evaluation of child's level of functioning in	303.321(b)(3).
• In definition of “Infants and toddlers with disabilities”	303.21(a)(1)(iv).
• In Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) content (Information about child's status)	303.344(a).

SOCIAL SECURITY ACT: |

• Title V—Maternal and Child Health | 303.302(c)(1)(ii)(B).

• Title XVI: |

○ Supplemental Security Income (SSI) | 303.302(c)(1)(ii)(F).

• Title XIX: |

○ EPSDT (Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment)	303.302(c)(1)(ii)(C).
○ Medicaid	303.510, 303.520.
SOCIAL WORK SERVICES (Definition)	303.13(b)(13).
• Social workers	303.13(c)(10).
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION (Definition)	303.13(b)(14).
• Special educators	303.13(c)(11).

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY: |

• Definition	303.13(b)(15).
• Speech and language pathologists	303.13(c)(12).

SSI (Supplemental Security Income): |

• Child find (Coordination) | 303.302(c)(1)(ii)(F).

• See “Social Security Act”. |

STATE (Definition)	303.35.
• Special definition -State allocations	303.732(d)(3).

STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE |

• Comprehensive system of personnel development (CSPD) (Coordination)	303.118(b)(4).
• Participation of State lead agency	303.210(b).

STATE AGENCIES: |

• Child find (Coordination)	303.302(c)(1)(i).
• ICC (Composition of Council)	303.601(a)(5)(i).
• Interagency agreements	303.511(b)(2).

STATE APPLICATION: |

• Amendments to (public participation)	303.208(a).
• Conditions of assistance	303.200.
• Components of a statewide system	303.110-303.126.
• Council function (Advise-assist lead agency with)	303.604(a)(4).
• General requirements	303.201-303.212.
• Public participation	303.208.
○ Reviewing public comments received	303.208(a).
STATE APPROVED OR RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATION (Qualified Personnel)	303.31.

STATE COMPLAINT PROCEDURES: |

• Adoption of | 303.432.

○ (See also §§ 303.432-303.434) |

• Filing a complaint	303.434.
• Lead agency must adopt	303.430(c).
• Minimum State complaint procedures	303.433.
○ Time extension; final decision; implementation	303.433(b).
○ Time limit (60 days)	303.433(a).
• Remedies for denial of appropriate services	303.432(b).
• State dispute resolution options	303.430(a), (c).
• State complaints & due process hearing procedures	303.433(c).

STATE DEFINITION OF “INABILITY TO PAY”: |

• Private insurance	303.520(c).
• System of payments	303.521(a)(3), (4)(ii).

STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY (SEA): |

• Applicable regulations (SEA means the lead agency)	303.3(b)(1).
• Confidentiality procedures—Disclosure of information	303.401(d).
• Council—Composition	303.601(a)(6)(i).
• Council—Functions	303.604(b), 303.605(a).
• Definition	303.36.
• Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) (Definition)—Standards of the SEA	303.15(b).
• State option—Services for children 3 and older	303.211(a)(1).
• Transition to preschool	303.209(a)(3)(i)(A)-(a)(3)(i)(B), (a)(3)(ii), (b)(2)(i)-(b)(2)(ii).

STATE ELIGIBILITY: |

• Conditions of assistance | 303.101.

STATE INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL (Council): |

• Advising & assisting the lead agency	303.604(a).
• Advising & assisting on transition	303.604(b).
• Annual report to Governor & Secretary	303.604(c).
• Authorized activities by the Council	303.605.
• Composition	303.601.
• Conflict of interest	303.601(d).
• Establishment	303.600.
• Functions of Council—Required duties	303.604.
• Meetings	303.602.
• Use of funds by the Council	303.603.
STATE MONITORING and ENFORCEMENT	303.700.
STATE OPTION—EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES THREE and OLDER	303.211.
STATE PERFORMANCE PLANS—DATA COLLECTION	303.701.
STATE USE OF TARGETS AND REPORTING	303.702.

STATEWIDE SYSTEM (of Early Intervention services): |

• Assurances regarding Early Intervention services and a statewide system	303.101(a).
• Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) (Component of)	303.114.
• Minimum components of a statewide system (See also § 303.111-303.126)	303.110.
• Required pre-referral, referral, and post-referral components	303.300.
• Statewide system & description of services	303.203.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE (Illegal)	303.5, 303.303(b)(2).

SYSTEM OF PAYMENTS AND FEES: |

• See “Fees.” |

SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI): |

• Child find—Coordination (see 303.302(c)(1)(ii)(F)). |

• See “Social Security Act.” |

SURGERY (Non-covered health service)	303.16(c)(1)(i).
SURGICALLY IMPLANTED DEVICE	303.13(b)(1)(i), 303.16(c)(1)(iii)(A), (c)(1)(iii)(B).

SURROGATE PARENT(S): |

• Assignment by lead agency	303.422(b)(1).
• 30 day timeline	303.422(g).
• Criteria for selecting	303.422(d).
• In definition of “parent”	303.27(a)(5).
• Non-employee requirement	303.422(e).
• Rights or responsibilities of	303.422(f).
• When a surrogate parent is needed	303.422(a)(1)-(a)(3).

SYSTEM OF PAYMENTS: |

• Copy to parents	303.520(a)(4), 303.520(b)(1)(iii).
• Family fees	303.521(d).
• Funds received under a State's system of payments	303.520(d).
• In definition of “Early Intervention services”	303.13(a)(3).
• Policies related to use of insurance	303.520(a)(4), 303.520(b)(1)(ii)-(b)(1)(iii).
• Procedural safeguards	303.521(e).
• Statewide system and description of services	303.203(b).
• System of payments and fees	303.521(a), (d).

• See also “Fees;” “Co-payments; Co-pays.” |

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA): |

• Assistive technology service	303.13(b)(1)(ii)(E)-(b)(1)(ii)(F).
• Lead agency role in monitoring, etc.	303.120(a)(2)(iii).
• Minimum State Complaint procedures (Lead agency use of TA)	303.433(b)(2)(i).
• Payments to Indians (Not to be used for TA)	303.731(f).
• State monitoring and enforcement	303.700(a)(3).
○ Enforcement—Needs assistance	303.704(a)(1)(iii)-(a)(1)(iv)).

TIMELINES (A-O): |

• Child find—General	303.302(a)(2)(i).
• Confidentiality—Access rights	303.405(a).
• Department hearing procedures on State eligibility	303.231(b)(3), 303.233(b), 303.234(d), (e), (g), (k), 303.236.

• Due process procedures—Part B (see “Timelines—Due Process (Part B)”) |

• Enforcement—Secretary report to Congress w/in 30 days of taking enforcement action	303.704(d).
• Evaluation and Assessment & initial Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meeting	303.310.
○ Exceptional circumstances	303.310(b)(1).

TIMELINES (PA-PU): |

• Part C due process hearings; parental rights: |

○ Decision not later than 30 days after receipt of complaint	303.437(b).
○ Prohibit information not disclosed (at least five days before hearing)	303.436(b)(3).
• Payments to Indians—reports	303.731(e)(1)(3).
• Primary referral sources	303.303(a)(2)(i).
• Public reporting and privacy (State performance reports on targets)	303.702(b)(1)(i)(A).
• Public participation (Application, etc.)	303.208.

○ See also “Public Participation”. |

TIMELINES (R-Z): |

• Report to Secretary on State performance	303.702(b)(2).
• State complaint procedures (Time limit of 60 days)	303.433(a).
• Transition—Conference to discuss services	303.209(c).
• Transition—LEA notification	303.209(b).
• Transition plan	303.209(d).
○ Transition timelines for child receiving services under section 303.211	303.211(b)(6).

TIMELINES-DUE PROCESS (PART B) (A-Q): |

• Adjustments to 30-day resolution period	303.442(c).
• Agreement review period (w/in three business days of executing a settlement agreement)	303.442(e).
• Civil action (90 days from date of decision)	303.448(b).
• Hearing decision (30 or 45 days after expiration of 30-day period or adjustments to that period in § 303.442(b) or (c))	303.447(a).

• Hearing rights: |

○ Additional disclosure (At least five business days before hearing)	303.444(b).
○ Prohibit new evidence (Not disclosed at least five business days before hearing)	303.444(a)(3).
• Lead agency response to complaint (within ten days of receiving complaint)	303.441(e).
• Other party response (within ten days of receiving complaint)	303.441(f).

TIMELINES-DUE PROCESS (PART B) (RE): |

• Resolution meeting (w/in 15 days)	303.442(a).
○ If no meeting in 15 days, parent may seek intervention—hearing officer	303.442(b)(5).

• Resolution period: |

○ If lead agency not resolved complaint w/in 30 days, hearing may occur	303.442(b)(1).
○ If no parent participation in 30 days, complaint may be dismissed	303.442(b)(4).
• Review decision (30 days after request for review)	303.447(b).

TIMELINES—DUE PROCESS (PART B) (S-Z): |

• Sufficiency of complaint: |

○ Amended complaint (Hearing officer permits—Not later than five days before hearing)	303.441(d)(3)(ii).
○ Complaint sufficient—unless party notifies hearing officer w/in 15 days	303.441(d)(1).
○ Hearing officer determination (within five days of notice)	303.441(d)(2).
• Timelines—convenience of hearings and reviews and exceptions to timelines	303.447(a)-(c).
• Timeline for requesting a hearing (two years)	303.443(e).
○ Exception to timeline	303.443(f).
TRACHEOSTOMY CARE (see Health services)	303.16(b)(1).
TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED GROUPS	303.227.
• Purpose of Early Intervention program (“Historically underrepresented populations”)	303.1(d).

○ See also “Homeless,” “Low Income,” “Minority,” & “Rural” (children &/or families), and “Ward of the State”. |

• Scope of child find regarding selected groups	303.302(b)(1)(ii).
• State policies and practices	303.227.

TRAINING: |

• Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) | 303.118.

• In definition of “Early Intervention services” (see § 303.13(b)(1)(ii)(E) (specific to AT services), (2)(iv) (specific to audiology services), (10) (specific to psychological services). |

• Personnel standards | 300.119.

TRANSITION TO PRESCHOOL & OTHER PROGRAMS: |

• Application requirements	303.209(a).
• Conference to discuss services	303.209(c).
• Council functions—Advising & assisting on transition	303.604(b).
• Family involvement; notification of local educational agency (LEA)	303.209(b).
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) content—Transition from Part C	303.344(h).
• Interagency agreement	303.209(a)(3)(i)-(ii).
• Policies and procedures regarding	303.209(a)(1).
• Program options & transition plan	303.209(d).
• Service coordination services (Facilitating development of transition plan)	303.34(b)(10).
• Transition plan (Establish not fewer than 90 days, not more than nine months)	303.209(d)(2).
TRANSPORTATION & RELATED COSTS	303.13(b)(16).
TRAUMA DUE TO EXPOSURE TO FAMILY VIOLENCE	303.211(b)(7).

TRIBE (TRIBAL ORGANIZATION): |

• Child find—Coordination (tribes)	303.302(c)(1)(i).
• Council—Composition	303.601(c).
• Indian; Indian tribe (Definition)	303.19.
• Payments to Indians)	303.731(a)(1), (2), (b), (c), (d), (e).
TUBE FEEDING (Health service)	303.16(b)(1).
UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS	303.1(d).

• See also “Traditionally underserved groups.” |

USE OF FUNDS: |

• Council (Use of funds by)	303.603.
• Description of use of funds (Application requirement)	303.205.
• Payments to Indians (Use of funds)	303.731(d).
• Payor of last resort	303.510.
• Permissive use of funds by lead agency	303.501.

• See “Permissive use of funds by lead agency.” |

• States with FAPE mandates or that use Part B funds | 303.521(c).

• See also “Funds” “Funds—Part B,” “Funds Part C,” and “Permissive use of funds by lead agency.” |

USE OF FUNDS AND PAYOR OF LAST RESORT | 300.500.

VISION SERVICES: |

• Early Intervention services (Definition) | 303.13(b)(17).

VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS (or BLINDNESS): |

• Special educators including teachers of children with visual impairments	303.13(c)(11).
VISION SPECIALISTS	303.13(c)(13).

WARD OF THE STATE: |

• Assurances regarding Early Intervention services	303.101(a)(1)(iii).
• Child find—Scope	303.302(b)(1)(ii).
• Definition	303.37.
○ Exception (If child has a foster parent under “Parent” § 303.27)	303.37(b).
• Parent (Definition) “Guardian” (but not State, if child is a ward of State)	303.27(a)(3).
• Surrogate parents	303.422(a)(3), (b)(2).
• Traditionally underserved groups	303.227(a).

“WELL-BABY” CARE and IMMUNIZATIONS: |

• Non-covered medical services | 303.16(c)(3).

WITHHOLDING: |

• State monitoring and enforcement	303.700(a)(3).
• Withholding funds	303.705.
○ Nature of withholding	303.705(c).
○ Withholding until rectified	303.705(c)(2)