Proposed Changes to the Regulations for the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and Public Hearings: IDEA Part C Regulations-

The Secretary of Education has proposed changes to the regulations for the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (Part C). The proposed regulations will implement changes made to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA).  The official proposed regulations for IDEA Part C will be published in the Federal Register. You can click to download unofficial proposed regulations.

Once proposed regulations are published in the Federal Register, there is a 75-day public comment period, which will close on July 23, 2007.  DEC is working with CEC and the Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA) to develop a side-by-side comparison and analysis of current IDEA Part C regulations and the proposed regulations. The group is also working on developing comments on the proposed regulations and recommendations for the final regulations.  DEC will post these comments, recommendations, and related information to our website.
Updates will also be sent via this list. You can submit your comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. The Department of Education will not accept comments by fax or by e-mail. Include the Docket ID - ED-2007-OSERS-131 - at the top of your comments and submit comments only one time. Comments must be received by July 23, 2007.