1. 1. Provision of early intervention services The State's intermediate educational unit is responsible for the provision of early intervention services for children from birth to under 3 years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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2. 2. Responsibility for early intervention services The center is responsible for the following early intervention services for children from birth to under 3 years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing in collaboration with the State's intermediate educational unit through a memorandum of understanding with the department:

   1. A. Statewide coordination of early intervention specialists, including but not limited to teachers of deaf students, speech-language pathologists, special education providers and occupational therapists specializing in deafness;

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   2. B. Special instruction through primary service delivery;

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   3. C. Consultations; and

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   4. D. Family training in American Sign Language and cued language.

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3. 3. Supports The center is responsible for providing the following support to the State's intermediate educational unit:

   1. A. Statewide coordination of hearing assistive technology;

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   2. B. Statewide coordination of American Sign Language interpreting services and cued speech transliteration services; and

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   3. C. Assistance with the coordination of referrals, pursuant to Part C of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Public Law 91-230, to the State's intermediate educational unit for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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PL 2021, c. 646, §6 (NEW).