Effective - 28 Aug 2007, 2 histories
160.910. Lead agency to maintain Part C early intervention system — compilation of data — monitoring of expenditures — bidding process to be established — centralized system of enrollment. — 1. The lead agency shall maintain a state Part C early intervention system under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. Section 1431, et seq., for eligible children and families of such children which shall be administered through the regional Part C early intervention system.
2. The lead agency shall compile data in the system on the number of eligible children in the state in need of early intervention services, the number of eligible children and their families served, the types of services provided, and other information as deemed necessary by the agency.
3. The state Part C early intervention system shall include a comprehensive child-find system and public awareness program to ensure that eligible children are identified, located, referred to the system, and evaluated for eligibility.
4. The lead agency shall monitor system expenditures for administrative services and regional offices to ensure maximum utilization of state funds for all children determined to be eligible for early intervention services. The lead agency or its designee shall provide regional offices with the necessary financial data to assist regional offices in monitoring their expenditures and the cost of direct services. Such data shall include the number of children eligible from the most recent child count from that region and monthly data reports on the costs spent by providers in their network.
5. The lead agency shall establish a bidding process for determining regional offices across the state. The bidding process shall establish criteria for allowing regions to implement models that will serve the unique needs of their community. Such process shall encourage organizations bidding for a center to demonstrate agreements:
(1) With other state and local government entities that provide services to infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities including regional centers as defined in section 633.005 and boards established under sections 205.968 to 205.973; and
(2) To collaborate with established, quality early intervention providers in the region to establish a network for early intervention services.
6. The lead agency shall establish a centralized system of provider enrollment to assure that all Part C early intervention system providers meet requirements of Part C regulations and the Missouri state plan.
7. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 23.253 to the contrary, the provisions of this section shall not sunset.
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(L. 2005 S.B. 500, A.L. 2007 S.B. 112)
Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XI - Education and Libraries
Chapter 160 - Schools — General Provisions
Section 160.011 - Definitions, certain chapters.
Section 160.021 - Classes of school districts.
Section 160.031 - School districts formed of cities or towns, defined.
Section 160.045 - Standards for teaching required.
Section 160.061 - Records transferred from county superintendent of schools — duties.
Section 160.075 - American Sign Language courses, treatment as a foreign language, when.
Section 160.250 - Citation of law — statutes involved.
Section 160.272 - Rules and regulations, promulgation.
Section 160.278 - Scholarships, how awarded — students applying to indicate preferences.
Section 160.350 - Missouri award of recognition for student athletes, how chosen, qualifications.
Section 160.408 - High-quality school, defined, replication in unaccredited districts.
Section 160.451 - Earthquake emergency system to be established for certain school districts.
Section 160.453 - Requirements for emergency system — public inspection of system authorized.
Section 160.534 - Excursion gambling boat proceeds, transfer to classroom trust fund.
Section 160.539 - School flex program established — eligible students, requirements — annual report.
Section 160.560 - Diploma program, purpose — requirements — rules.
Section 160.575 - Ready to work endorsement program required — elements — development of standards.
Section 160.660 - School safety provisions — rules.
Section 160.700 - National Guard pilot instruction program — duties — qualifications — fund.
Section 160.710 - Purple star campus designation — definition — criteria.
Section 160.775 - Antibullying policy required — definition — content, requirements.
Section 160.800 - Governor may name council — public hearing required.
Section 160.805 - Articles of incorporation and bylaws — members, terms, staff — annual report.
Section 160.810 - Powers and duties.
Section 160.815 - Debts not debt of the state.
Section 160.820 - Departments may contract with corporation for activities.
Section 160.900 - Participation — lead agency designation — rulemaking authority.
Section 160.905 - State interagency coordinating council established, members, meetings, duties.
Section 160.915 - Regional office proposals, contents.
Section 160.925 - Fund created, use of moneys — transfer of moneys.
Section 160.2000 - Text of compact.
Section 160.2700 - Adult high school defined.