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016.05.12-507. Initial IFSP Meeting.

AR ADC 016.05.12-507Arkansas Administrative CodeEffective: July 1, 2022

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 016. Department of Human Services
Division 05. Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
Rule 12. Rules for the Division of Developmental Disabilities First Connections Program Under Part C of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act
Subchapter 5. Eligibility and the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Effective: July 1, 2022
Ark. Admin. Code 016.05.12-507
016.05.12-507. Initial IFSP Meeting.
Currentness
(a)
(1)
(i) The initial IFSP meeting to develop the initial IFSP must be held within forty-five (45) Calendar Days of the referral to the First Connections Central Intake Unit.
(ii) An initial IFSP meeting is not required if the referral was received by the First Connections Central Intake Unit less than forty-six (46) Calendar Days from the child's third birthday.
(2)
(i) Family Delay is the only justification for failure to hold the initial IFSP meeting within forty-five (45) Calendar Days of receipt of the referral by the First Connections Central Intake Unit.
(ii) The reason for Family Delay must be documented in the child's record.
(iii) The initial IFSP meeting must be held as soon as practicable after the circumstances causing Family Delay no longer exist.
(3) A child must have a completed CMDE prior to the initial IFSP meeting.
(b) The initial IFSP meeting must include, at a minimum:
(1) The initial Service Coordinator;
(2) The evaluator who conducted the age-appropriate standardized developmental evaluation instrument, or a knowledgeable representative;
(3) The Parent; and
(4) Any other individuals that the Parent would like to attend.
(c) An initial IFSP meeting may be held in-person or by any other means acceptable to the Parent and other participants.
(d) (1) Written Notice of the initial IFSP meeting must be provided to the Parent and any other participants.
(2) It must be documented if the Parent requests the initial IFSP meeting be held prior to receiving Written Notice.

Credits

Adopted July 1, 2022.
Current with amendments received through May 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 016.05.12-507, AR ADC 016.05.12-507
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