Pennsylvania Statutes Title 11 P.S. Children § 875-102. Legislative findings for early intervention

(1) Increase the opportunity for the development of infants, toddlers and eligible young children who are handicapped in order to minimize their potential for developmental delay.

(2) Minimize the need for special education services as these infants, toddlers and eligible young children who are handicapped attain the age of beginners.

(3) Reduce the number of handicapped individuals being placed in institutions and enhance their potential for independent living in society.

(4) Assist the families of handicapped infants and toddlers to meet their children's special needs.

(5) Implement the provisions of Parts B and H in order to be eligible to receive Federal funding to help establish and maintain programs and services to assist handicapped infants, toddlers and their families and eligible young children.