Section 21-3A-1 – Short Title.

Section 21-3A-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Alabama Early Intervention Act for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities. (Acts 1993, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 93-920, p. 224, §1.)

Section 21-3A-10 – Furthering Purpose and Policy.

Section 21-3A-10 Furthering purpose and policy. This chapter shall be interpreted to be consistent with and further the purpose and policy of Part H of Public Law 99-457, as amended, (20 U.S.C. §§1471 to 1485, inclusive), its implementing regulations, and any subsequent amendments to the law and its implementing regulations. (Acts 1993, 1st Ex. Sess., […]

Section 21-3A-2 – Legislative Intent.

Section 21-3A-2 Legislative intent. The Legislature finds that there is an urgent and substantial need to develop and implement a statewide, comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary, interagency system of early intervention services for all eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. (Acts 1993, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 93-920, p. 224, §2.)

Section 21-3A-3 – Definitions.

Section 21-3A-3 Definitions. The following words and phrases used in this chapter have the following respective meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) COUNCIL. The Interagency Coordinating Council as established in Section 21-3A-4. (2) EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES. Any developmental services that: a. Are provided under public supervision. b. Are designed to meet the developmental […]

Section 21-3A-4 – Composition; Appointment and Duties of Members.

Section 21-3A-4 Composition; appointment and duties of members. (a) For the purposes of implementing this chapter, the Governor shall appoint the Interagency Coordinating Council. The council shall consist of not less than 15 members nor more than the number allowed by regulation. (b) The Governor shall designate a member of the council to serve as […]

Section 21-3A-5 – Early Intervention Services.

Section 21-3A-5 Early intervention services. To the extent required by and consistent with Part H of Public Law 99-457 as amended, (20 U.S.C. §§1471 to 1485, inclusive), and its implementing regulations, a statewide system of coordinated comprehensive, multidisciplinary, interagency services providing appropriate early intervention services to all eligible infants and toddlers and their families shall […]

Section 21-3A-6 – Duties of Local Coordinating Council.

Section 21-3A-6 Duties of local coordinating council. The statewide system shall be implemented at the local level through local coordinating councils. The local coordinating council shall focus on the development of a formal, working team or agency involving parental and other representatives who regularly meet to perform each of the following duties: (1) Develop a […]

Section 21-3A-7 – Duties of Lead Agency.

Section 21-3A-7 Duties of lead agency. (a) The lead agency shall be responsible for the general administration, supervision, and monitoring of programs and activities within the early intervention system, including coordination of all available financial resources within the state from federal, state, local, and private sources, and other responsibilities as detailed in federal law. (b) […]

Section 21-3A-8 – Evaluations; Assessments.

Section 21-3A-8 Evaluations; assessments. (a) Upon full implementation of the early intervention system, eligible infants and toddlers, and their families shall receive each of the following: (1) A comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation and assessment of the needs of the infant and toddler and the resources, priorities, and concerns of the family, and the identification of services […]

Section 21-3A-9 – Use of Funds Appropriated for Early Intervention Services.

Section 21-3A-9 Use of funds appropriated for early intervention services. Any federal funds made available to the state through Part H of Public Law 99-457, as amended, (20 U.S.C. §§1471 to 1485, inclusive), and any additional state funds appropriated for early intervention services shall not be used to satisfy a financial commitment for services that […]