Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part C

PURPOSE: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is eligible to apply for and receive federal funds under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1986 for the provision of early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities. This rule incorporates by reference changes to the state plan required by federal statutes for the provision of the services to eligible children. PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that publication of the entire text of the material that is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here. (1) The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the parents, interested community members, early intervention service providers, representatives of special populations, representatives of other state agencies, and the governor, prepares the state plan. The plan identifies specific groups of individuals to be served and indicates the types of services and activities which may be provided. (2) The Missouri state plan for the regulations implementing Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) First Steps Program contains the administrative provisions for the delivery of the state’s federally assisted early intervention system. The Missouri State Plan for the IDEA, Part C, is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule. A copy of the State Plan for the IDEA, Part C (revised May 2023), is published by and can be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. (3) Rules pertaining to the state board of education which is responsible for the administration of the state plan, statements of assurance, methods of coordination, and procedures for the operation of the system are contained in the plan. (4) Operational procedures are contained in the plan. Additional procedures pertaining to personnel development activities are also included. (5) The content of this state plan, as submitted to the United States Department of Education, meets the federal statute and Missouri’s compliance in the following areas: (A) Definitions; (B) Lead Agency; (C) Public Participation; (D) Central Directory; (E) Public Awareness; (F) State Interagency Coordinating Council; (G) Child Find; (H) Traditionally Underserved Groups; (I) Referral Procedures; (J) Eligibility Criteria; (K) Evaluation and Assessment Procedures; (L) Individualized Family Service Plan; (M) Transition to Preschool and Other Programs; (N) Comprehensive System of Personnel Development; (O) Personnel Standards; (P) Parental Rights; (Q) Fiscal Administration; (R) System of Payments; (S) Supervision and Monitoring of Programs; (T) Policies for Contracting or Otherwise Arranging for Services; and (U) Data Collection and Annual Reports. AUTHORITY: sections 160.900–160.925, 161.092, and 376.1218, RSMo 2016.* This rule previously filed as 5 CSR 70-742.141. Executive Order 94-22 of the Governor, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. Section 1431, et seq. Original rule filed Dec. 29, 1997, effective March 30, 1998. Amended: Filed July 31, 1998, effective Oct. 30, 1998. Amended: Filed Dec. 7, 2000, effective Feb. 28, 2001. Amended: Filed Dec. 7, 2000, effective March 30, 2001. Amended: Filed Feb. 18, 2003, effective April 30, 2003. Amended: Filed Jan. 5, 2004, effective March 30, 2004. Amended: Filed Nov. 14, 2005, effective Jan. 30, 2006. Amended: Filed Jan. 5, 2007, effective March 30, 2007. Amended: Filed May 12, 2010, effective July 30, 2010. Amended: Filed March 1, 2011, effective May 30, 2011. Moved to 5 CSR 20-300.120, effective Aug. 16, 2011. Amended: Filed Feb. 29, 2012, effective May 30, 2012. Amended: Filed March 1, 2013, effective May 30, 2013. Amended: Filed Jan. 14, 2014, effective March 30, 2014. Moved to 5 CSR 25100.120, effective Aug. 30, 2021. Amended: Filed Sept. 20, 2022, effective April 30, 2023. Amended: Filed May 17, 2023, effective Jan. 30, 2024. *Original authority: 160.900–160.925, RSMo 2005, amended 2007; 161.092, RSMo 1963, amended 1973, 2002, 2003, 2013, 2014; and 376.1218, RSMo 2005, amended 2007.