Code of Maine Rules
14 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
197 - OFFICE OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES
Chapter 4 - JOINT REGULATIONS BETWEEN DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND BUREAU OF MENTAL RETARDATION
Section 197-4-4 - Eligibility and Referral

A. BMR determines eligibility of services based upon developmental delays (ages O.- 5) and/or formal evaluation leading to diagnosis of mental retardation.

B. Each administrative unit determines eligibility (5 - 20) in accordance with PL 94-142 and 20 - A MRSA, Chapter 303.

C. Parents, school personnel or community professionals may initiate referrals to an administrative unit and/or to BMR by utilizing attached form for BMR (Appendix A) or by requesting a P.E.T. meeting within an administrative unit.