(a)

1. (1) Children suspected of having a developmental delay must be referred to the state's Part C early intervention program, First Connections, as soon as possible but no later than seven (7) calendar days after a delay is suspected.
2. (2) Anyone can make a referral for early intervention.

(b)

1. (1) The child must have an individual who can fulfill the role of parent or have an educational surrogate appointed by the Part C coordinator or other lead agency representative.
2. (2) A child enrolled with and receiving Tier II or Tier III services through a PASSE is not eligible to participate in First Connections, have an IFSP developed or receive an IFSP service, or access and, or, or both utilize Part C federal funding.

(c)

1. (1) Children are potentially program eligible between the ages of birth and forty-six (46) days prior to the child’s third birthday when suspected of having a developmental delay.
2. (2) Children in this age range with a medically diagnosed condition or prenatal exposure to toxic substances are automatically program eligible without the existence of a significant delay at the time of referral for early intervention.