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Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket
Details of Tracking Number
2020-00451
CCR details
| Tracking Number |
2020-00451 |
| Type of Filing |
Permanent Rule |
| Department |
500,1008,2500 Department of Human Services |
| Agency |
2509 Social Services Rules (Volume 7; Child Welfare, Child Care Facilities) |
| CCR Number |
12 CCR 2509-10 |
| CCR Title |
EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM |
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Proposed rule
| Notice Filed with SOS |
06/30/2020 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2020-00451.doc |
| Statutory Authority |
26-1-107(5), C.R.S. (2019); 26-1-109, C.R.S. (2015); 26-1-111, C.R.S. (2019); 27-10.5-703(2), (3)(b) C.R.S. (2019); 27-10.5-703(3)(b), C.R.S. (2019); 34 C.F.R. Part 303.102 |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
The Colorado Early Intervention (EI) Program currently has a very broad criteria for eligibility into the program which leads to continued caseload growth that is not sustainable. The definition of developmental delay is being changed from 25% to 33% in one or more domains of development. This will ensure that the program is serving those children that are most in need, and reduce the amount of funding needed to continue operating the program. The definition of developmental delay must be changed as soon as possible to ensure the EI program has sufficient funding to operate through the entire fiscal year and in the future. If this change does not occur services will need to be withheld from all children and families at some point during the year.
NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, it is anticipated that this meeting will take place entirely online. Please check here for any updates on location/connection: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs-boards-committees-collaboration/state-board-human-services |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
The Colorado Early Intervention (EI) Program serves families with children ages 0-3 years who have a developmental delay or disability. The program operates under the federal Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Infants and toddlers enrolled in the program receive services that support them to be successful in their everyday routines and activities with their family, peers, and community. The program helps infants and toddlers to be successful in the environments where they spend their time such as home, community, child care, and, eventually, school. The EI Program currently has a very broad criteria for eligibility into the program which leads to continued caseload growth that is not sustainable. The definition of developmental delay is being changed from 25% to 33% in one or more domains of development. The definition of developmental delay must be changed as soon as possible to ensure the EI program has sufficient funding to operate through the entire 2020-2021 fiscal year and in the future. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2020-00451.doc
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| Regulatory analysis |
RegulatoryAnalysisAttachment2020-00451.doc
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| Comments |
CDHS typically holds 2 public hearings, an initial and final, for each proposed rule. The initial hearing allowing the public an opportunity to submit written data, views, or arguments and to testify for or against the proposed rules. The Board does not vote on the proposed rule at the initial hearing, but asks CDHS to consider all public comment and discussion and, if needed, submit revisions to the proposed rule. The final hearing, usually the month following the initial hearing, allows the same opportunity for public comment, after which the Board votes on final adoption of the proposed rule. Emergency rules (ER) are adopted immediately, and are permanently adopted at a second hearing, usually the month after the initial hearing. This hearing will be to permanently adopt ER SOS#2020-00475. NOTE: It is anticipated that this meeting will take place entirely online. Connection info: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs-boards-committees-collaboration/state-boa |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
No
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| Hearing Date |
08/07/2020 |
| Hearing Time |
08:30 AM |
| Hearing Location |
Location Pending State'sresponse to COVID-19. Likely to be held entirely online. See below for connection information. |
| Contact Name |
Christy Scott |
| Contact Title |
Early Intervention Program Director |
| Contact Telephone |
720.595.8903 |
| Contact email |
christy.scott@state.co.us |
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Adopted rule
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