As used in this act:
(a) "Infants and toddlers with disabilities" means children from birth through two years of age who need early intervention services because:
- (1) They are experiencing developmental delays; or
- (2) they have a diagnosed mental or physical condition that has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay.
- (b) "Early intervention services" means developmental services which are designed to meet the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development.
- (c) "Lead agency" means the Kansas department of health and environment, designated by the governor to perform the duties described in K.S.A. 75-5649 and amendments thereto.
- (d) "Council" means the coordinating council on early childhood developmental services established in K.S.A. 74-7801 to 74-7803 and amendments thereto.
- (e) "Local council" means an interagency coordinating council established in a local community for the purpose of coordinating early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families who reside within that local community.
L. 1992, ch. 126, § 1; July 1.