(a) Each EIDT must, within two (2) working days of first contact, refer to the appropriate local education agency each client:
- (1) Who is at least three (3) years of age;
- (2) Who has not entered Kindergarten; and
- (3) For whom there is a diagnosis or suspicion of a developmental delay or disability.
- (b) For clients who turn three (3) years of age while receiving services at the EIDT, the referral must be made at least ninety (90) days prior to the client’s third birthday.
- (c) If the client begins services less than ninety (90) days prior to their third birthday, the referral should be made within two (2) working days of first contact.
- (d) The referral must be made to the local education agency where that client resides.
- (e) Each EIDT is responsible for documenting that a proper and timely referral to the appropriate local education agency has been made, pursuant to this part.