A. Each occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology service provider must, within two (2) working days of first contact, refer to the Local Education Agency (LEA) any child three (3) years of age or older that has not entered kindergarten for whom there is a diagnosis or suspicion of a developmental delay or disability.

B. Each occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology service provider must refer any child under three (3) years of age that they are currently serving to the LEA at least ninety (90) days prior to the child's third birthday. If the child begins services less than ninety (90) days prior to their third birthday, the referral should be made in accordance with the late referral requirements of the IDEA.

C. Referrals must be made to the LEA where the child resides.

D. Each service provider is responsible for maintaining documentation evidencing that a proper and timely referral to has been made.