§ 2.2-5303. Duties of participating agencies
The duties of the participating agencies shall include: 1. Establishing a statewide system of early intervention services in accordance with state and federal statutes and regulations; 2. Identifying and maximizing coordination of all available public and private resources for early intervention services; 3. Developing and implementing formal state interagency agreements that define the financial responsibility […]
§ 2.2-5304. State lead agency’s duties
To facilitate the implementation of an early intervention services system and to ensure compliance with federal requirements, the Governor shall appoint a lead agency. The duties of the lead agency shall include: 1. Promulgating regulations and adopting the policies and procedures as necessary to implement an early intervention services system and assure consistent and equitable […]
§ 2.2-5304.1. Local lead agencies
A. To facilitate implementation of local early intervention systems statewide, the state lead agency shall contract with local lead agencies selected by the local interagency coordinating council. If the local interagency coordinating council is unable to select a local lead agency, the state lead agency shall assist in making the determination. B. The local lead […]
§ 2.2-5305. Local interagency coordinating councils
A. The lead agency, in consultation with the Virginia Interagency Coordinating Council, shall establish local interagency coordinating councils on a statewide basis to advise and assist the local lead agencies and to enable early intervention service providers to establish working relationships that will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of early intervention services. The membership of […]
§ 2.2-5306. Duties of local public agencies
Local public agencies represented on local interagency coordinating councils are responsible for: 1. Providing services as appropriate and agreed upon by members of the local interagency coordinating council; 2. Maintaining data and providing information as requested to their respective state agencies; 3. Developing and implementing interagency agreements; 4. Complying with applicable state and federal regulations […]
§ 2.2-5307. Existing funding levels
Any federal funds made available through Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. § 1431 et seq.) and any state funds appropriated specifically for Part H services shall supplement overall funding for services currently provided under Part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. § 1431 et seq.). 1992, […]
§ 2.2-5308. Licensure as home care organization not required
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 32.1-162.9, no person who provides early intervention services in accordance with this chapter shall be required to be licensed as a home care organization in order to provide these services in a child’s home. 1999, cc. 640, 684, § 2.1-768.1; 2001, c. 844.
§ 2.2-5400. Short title; definitions
A. This chapter shall be known as the Community Action Act. B. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Community action agency” means a local subdivision of the Commonwealth, a combination of political subdivisions, a separate public agency or a private nonprofit agency that has the authority under its applicable […]
§ 2.2-5401. Designation by Secretary of Health and Human Resources of agency to administer act
The Secretary of Health and Human Resources shall designate an agency to administer the Community Action Act and to work with community action agencies and community action statewide organizations to develop social and economic opportunities for low-income persons. 1982, c. 667, § 2.1-589; 2001, c. 844.
§ 2.2-5402. Powers and duties of designated agency
The designated agency shall have the following powers and duties to: 1. Coordinate state activities designed to reduce poverty. 2. Cooperate with agencies of the Commonwealth and the federal government in reducing poverty and implementing community, social and economic programs. 3. Receive and expend funds for any purpose authorized by this chapter. 4. Enter into […]