Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Division 20 - Division of Learning Services
Chapter 300 - Office of Special Education
Section 5 CSR 20-300.120 - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part C
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, March 15, 2024
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 annual program plan required by new federal statutes for the provision of the services to eligible children.
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which 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 IDEA, Part C (revised December 2013) is published by and can be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Special Education Compliance Section, 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:
*Original authority: 160.900-160.925, RSMo 2005, amended 2007; 161.092, RSMo 1963, amended 1973, 2002, 2003, 2013; and 376.1218, RSMo 2005, amended 2007.
