R 340.1862

MARSE R 340.1862 Individualized family service plan; time lines; eligibility.

Rule 162.

1. Eligibility for Michigan special education services for all children with a disability birth to age 3 shall be determined by and documented in an individualized family service plan.
2. Evaluations conducted to determine eligibility for Michigan special education services shall meet the requirements of 34 CFR part 303 and R 340.1705 to R 340.1717.
3. Determination of eligibility for Michigan special education services, for a child birth to 3 with a disability shall follow all time lines and requirements pursuant to 34 CFR part 303.
4. Special education services for children birth to 3 with disabilities shall be all of the following:
   1. Determined by the child's individual needs and specified in an individualized family service plan.
   2. Provided by an approved or endorsed early childhood special education teacher or approved related services staff.
   3. Provided for not less than 72 clock hours over 1 year. The time line begins upon receipt of signed parental consent to provide services.
   4. Provided in an appropriate early childhood setting, school setting, community setting, or family setting.
   5. Have a parent participation and education component.
5. Approved related services staff shall work under the educational direction of an approved or endorsed early childhood special education teacher.