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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Public Welfare.--The Department of Public Welfare 1 shall define and address the following issues in developing regulations:
(1) Methods for locating and identifying eligible children.
(2) Criteria for eligible programs.
(3) Contracting guidelines.
(4) Personnel qualifications and a system of preservice and in-service training.
(5) Early intervention services.
(6) Procedural safeguards.
(7) Appropriate placement, including the least restrictive environment.
(8) A system of quality assurance, including evaluation of the developmental appropriateness; quality and effectiveness of programs; assurance of compliance with program standards; and provision of assistance to assure compliance.
(9) Data collection and confidentiality.
(10) Interagency cooperation at the State and local level through the State interagency agreement and local interagency agreements.
(11) Content and development of IFSP's.
(12) Any other issues which are required under this act and Part H.
(b) Education.--The State Board of Education and the Department of Education shall define and address the following issues in developing regulations and standards:
(1) Methods for locating and identifying eligible children.
(2) Criteria for eligible programs.
(3) Mutually agreed-upon written arrangement guidelines.
(4) Personnel qualification and a system of preservice and in-service training.
(5) Early intervention services.
(6) Procedural safeguards.
(7) Appropriate placement, including the least restrictive environment.
(8) A system of quality assurance, including evaluation of the developmental appropriateness; quality and effectiveness of programs; assurance of compliance with program standards; and provision of assistance to assure compliance.
(9) Data collection and confidentiality.
(10) Interagency cooperation at the State and local levels.
(11) Contents and development of IEP's.
(12) Any other issues which are required under this act and Part B.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 11 P.S. Children § 875-302. Program regulations and standards - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-11-ps-children/pa-st-sect-11-875-302/
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