§ 1432. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1)
At-risk infant or toddler
The term “at-risk infant or toddler” means an individual under 3 years of age who would be at risk of experiencing a substantial developmental delay if early intervention services were not provided to the individual.
(2)
Council
The term “council” means a State interagency coordinating council established under section
1441 of this title.
(4)
Early intervention services
The term “early intervention services” means developmental services that—
(B)
are provided at no cost except where Federal or State law provides for a system of payments by families, including a schedule of sliding fees;
(C)
are designed to meet the developmental needs of an infant or toddler with a disability, as identified by the individualized family service plan team, in any 1 or more of the following areas:
(D)
meet the standards of the State in which the services are provided, including the requirements of this subchapter;
(E)
include—
(iii)
speech-language pathology and audiology services, and sign language and cued language services;
(G)
to the maximum extent appropriate, are provided in natural environments, including the home, and community settings in which children without disabilities participate; and
(H)
are provided in conformity with an individualized family service plan adopted in accordance with section
1436 of this title.
(5)
Infant or toddler with a disability
The term “infant or toddler with a disability”—
(A)
means an individual under 3 years of age who needs early intervention services because the individual—
(B)
may also include, at a State’s discretion—
(ii)
children with disabilities who are eligible for services under section
1419 of this title and who previously received services under this subchapter until such children enter, or are eligible under State law to enter, kindergarten or elementary school, as appropriate, provided that any programs under this subchapter serving such children shall include—
(I)
an educational component that promotes school readiness and incorporates pre-literacy, language, and numeracy skills; and
(II)
a written notification to parents of their rights and responsibilities in determining whether their child will continue to receive services under this subchapter or participate in preschool programs under section
1419 of this title.