Idaho Statutes Title 16. Juvenile Proceedings § 16-101. Legislative findings

(1) To enhance the development of all infants and toddlers with disabilities in the state of Idaho in order to minimize developmental delay, and to maximize individual potential for adult independence;

(2) To enhance the capacity of families to meet the special needs of their infants and toddlers with disabilities;

(3) To reduce the educational costs by minimizing the need for special education and related services after infants and toddlers with disabilities reach school age;

(4) To reduce social services costs and to minimize the likelihood of institutionalization of individuals with disabilities;

(5) To reduce the health costs of preventable secondary impairments and disabilities by screening and monitoring children at risk and improving the long term health of infants and toddlers with disabilities; and

(6) To comply with federal law as it pertains to services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.