Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Requirements for Virginia's Early Intervention System
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 225]
Chapter Information
Description | These regulations provide the requirements for Virginia's early intervention services system that are designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of children with disabilities from birth through the age of two and their families to assure access to appropriate early intervention services. |
State Authority | 2.2-5304 and ,2.2-2664 ,5301 ,5303 ,5304 ,5305 and and 5306 |
Federal Authority | 34 C.F.R. Part 303 |
Periodic Review Note | This action was a significant overhaul to conform Virginia’s regulations to the federal IDEA Part C regulations 9/28/2011, adopted via emergency regulations on 12/29/2014, and fast-track eff. 2/27/16. |
Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act and the standard executive branch review process. |
Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
Goals of Regulation | This regulatory action is to codify those portions of Virginia's current policies, procedures and practices that require the force of law to successfully enforce and to ensure that the state remains in compliance with federal mandates. |
Meetings | See all meetings (4) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
Name / Title: | Catherine Hancock / Part C Administrator |
Address: |
1220 Bank Street Richmond, VA 23218 |
Email Address: | catherine.hancock@dbhds.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804)371-6592 FAX: (804)371-7959 TDD: (804)371-8977 |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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None |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Promulgate 12 VAC 35-225 on Early Intervention Services System & Repeal 12 VAC 35-220 | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/27/2016. |
Past Periodic Reviews | ||
Date Filed | Status | |
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10/10/2019 | Pending |