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20 U.S.C. § 1435 — Requirements for statewide system
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**(a) In general** A statewide system described in [section 1433 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1433&num=0&edition=prelim) shall include, at a minimum, the following components:
(1) A rigorous definition of the term “developmental delay” that will be used by the State in carrying out programs under this subchapter in order to appropriately identify infants and toddlers with disabilities that are in need of services under this subchapter.
(2) A State policy that is in effect and that ensures that appropriate early intervention services based on scientifically based research, to the extent practicable, are available to all infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, including Indian infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families residing on a reservation geographically located in the State and infants and toddlers with disabilities who are homeless children and their families.
(3) A timely, comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation of the functioning of each infant or toddler with a disability in the State, and a family-directed identification of the needs of each family of such an infant or toddler, to assist appropriately in the development of the infant or toddler.
(4) For each infant or toddler with a disability in the State, an individualized family service plan in accordance with [section 1436 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1436&num=0&edition=prelim), including service coordination services in accordance with such service plan.
(5) A comprehensive child find system, consistent with subchapter II, including a system for making referrals to service providers that includes timelines and provides for participation by pr
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**(a) In general** A statewide system described in [section 1433 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1433&num=0&edition=prelim) shall include, at a minimum, the following components:
(1) A rigorous definition of the term “developmental delay” that will be used by the State in carrying out programs under this subchapter in order to appropriately identify infants and toddlers with disabilities that are in need of services under this subchapter.
(2) A State policy that is in effect and that ensures that appropriate early intervention services based on scientifically based research, to the extent practicable, are available to all infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, including Indian infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families residing on a reservation geographically located in the State and infants and toddlers with disabilities who are homeless children and their families.
(3) A timely, comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation of the functioning of each infant or toddler with a disability in the State, and a family-directed identification of the needs of each family of such an infant or toddler, to assist appropriately in the development of the infant or toddler.
(4) For each infant or toddler with a disability in the State, an individualized family service plan in accordance with [section 1436 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1436&num=0&edition=prelim), including service coordination services in accordance with such service plan.
(5) A comprehensive child find system, consistent with subchapter II, including a system for making referrals to service providers that includes timelines and provides for participation by primary referral sources and that ensures rigorous standards for appropriately identifying infants and toddlers with disabilities for services under this subchapter that will reduce the need for future services.
(6) A public awareness program focusing on early identification of infants and toddlers with disabilities, including the preparation and dissemination by the lead agency designated or established under paragraph (10) to all primary referral sources, especially hospitals and physicians, of information to be given to parents, especially to inform parents with premature infants, or infants with other physical risk factors associated with learning or developmental complications, on the availability of early intervention services under this subchapter and of services under [section 1419 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1419&num=0&edition=prelim), and procedures for assisting such sources in disseminating such information to parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities.
(7) A central directory that includes information on early intervention services, resources, and experts available in the State and research and demonstration projects being conducted in the State.
(8) A comprehensive system of personnel development, including the training of paraprofessionals and the training of primary referral sources with respect to the basic components of early intervention services available in the State that—
(A) shall include—
(i) implementing innovative strategies and activities for the recruitment and retention of early education service providers;
(ii) promoting the preparation of early intervention providers who are fully and appropriately qualified to provide early intervention services under this subchapter; and
(iii) training personnel to coordinate transition services for infants and toddlers served under this subchapter from a program providing early intervention services under this subchapter and under subchapter II (other than [section 1419 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1419&num=0&edition=prelim)), to a preschool program receiving funds under [section 1419 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1419&num=0&edition=prelim), or another appropriate program; and
(B) may include—
(i) training personnel to work in rural and inner-city areas; and
(ii) training personnel in the emotional and social development of young children.
(9) Policies and procedures relating to the establishment and maintenance of qualifications to ensure that personnel necessary to carry out this subchapter are appropriately and adequately prepared and trained, including the establishment and maintenance of qualifications that are consistent with any State-approved or recognized certification, licensing, registration, or other comparable requirements that apply to the area in which such personnel are providing early intervention services, except that nothing in this subchapter (including this paragraph) shall be construed to prohibit the use of paraprofessionals and assistants who are appropriately trained and supervised in accordance with State law, regulation, or written policy, to assist in the provision of early intervention services under this subchapter to infants and toddlers with disabilities.
(10) A single line of responsibility in a lead agency designated or established by the Governor for carrying out—
(A) the general administration and supervision of programs and activities receiving assistance under [section 1433 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1433&num=0&edition=prelim), and the monitoring of programs and activities used by the State to carry out this subchapter, whether or not such programs or activities are receiving assistance made available under [section 1433 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1433&num=0&edition=prelim), to ensure that the State complies with this subchapter;
(B) the identification and coordination of all available resources within the State from Federal, State, local, and private sources;
(C) the assignment of financial responsibility in accordance with [section 1437(a)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1437/a/2&num=0&edition=prelim) to the appropriate agencies;
(D) the development of procedures to ensure that services are provided to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families under this subchapter in a timely manner pending the resolution of any disputes among public agencies or service providers;
(E) the resolution of intra- and interagency disputes; and
(F) the entry into formal interagency agreements that define the financial responsibility of each agency for paying for early intervention services (consistent with State law) and procedures for resolving disputes and that include all additional components necessary to ensure meaningful cooperation and coordination.
(11) A policy pertaining to the contracting or making of other arrangements with service providers to provide early intervention services in the State, consistent with the provisions of this subchapter, including the contents of the application used and the conditions of the contract or other arrangements.
(12) A procedure for securing timely reimbursements of funds used under this subchapter in accordance with [section 1440(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1440/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
(13) Procedural safeguards with respect to programs under this subchapter, as required by [section 1439 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1439&num=0&edition=prelim).
(14) A system for compiling data requested by the Secretary under [section 1418 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1418&num=0&edition=prelim) that relates to this subchapter.
(15) A State interagency coordinating council that meets the requirements of [section 1441 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1441&num=0&edition=prelim).
(16) Policies and procedures to ensure that, consistent with [section 1436(d)(5) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1436/d/5&num=0&edition=prelim)—
(A) to the maximum extent appropriate, early intervention services are provided in natural environments; and
(B) the provision of early intervention services for any infant or toddler with a disability occurs in a setting other than a natural environment that is most appropriate, as determined by the parent and the individualized family service plan team, only when early intervention cannot be achieved satisfactorily for the infant or toddler in a natural environment.
**(b) Policy** In implementing subsection (a)(9), a State may adopt a policy that includes making ongoing good-faith efforts to recruit and hire appropriately and adequately trained personnel to provide early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities, including, in a geographic area of the State where there is a shortage of such personnel, the most qualified individuals available who are making satisfactory progress toward completing applicable course work necessary to meet the standards described in subsection (a)(9).
**(c) Flexibility to serve children 3 years of age until entrance into elementary school**
(1) **In general** — A statewide system described in [section 1433 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1433&num=0&edition=prelim) may include a State policy, developed and implemented jointly by the lead agency and the State educational agency, under which parents of children with disabilities who are eligible for services under [section 1419 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1419&num=0&edition=prelim) and previously received services under this subchapter, may choose the continuation of early intervention services (which shall include an educational component that promotes school readiness and incorporates preliteracy, language, and numeracy skills) for such children under this subchapter until such children enter, or are eligible under State law to enter, kindergarten.
(2) **Requirements** — If a statewide system includes a State policy described in paragraph (1), the statewide system shall ensure that—
(A) parents of children with disabilities served pursuant to this subsection are provided annual notice that contains—
(i) a description of the rights of such parents to elect to receive services pursuant to this subsection or under subchapter II; and
(ii) an explanation of the differences between services provided pursuant to this subsection and services provided under subchapter II, including—
(I) types of services and the locations at which the services are provided;
(II) applicable procedural safeguards; and
(III) possible costs (including any fees to be charged to families as described in [section 1432(4)(B) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1432/4/B&num=0&edition=prelim)), if any, to parents of infants or toddlers with disabilities;
(B) services provided pursuant to this subsection include an educational component that promotes school readiness and incorporates preliteracy, language, and numeracy skills;
(C) the State policy will not affect the right of any child served pursuant to this subsection to instead receive a free appropriate public education under subchapter II;
(D) all early intervention services outlined in the child’s individualized family service plan under [section 1436 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1436&num=0&edition=prelim) are continued while any eligibility determination is being made for services under this subsection;
(E) the parents of infants or toddlers with disabilities (as defined in [section 1432(5)(A) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1432/5/A&num=0&edition=prelim)) provide informed written consent to the State, before such infants or toddlers reach 3 years of age, as to whether such parents intend to choose the continuation of early intervention services pursuant to this subsection for such infants or toddlers;
(F) the requirements under [section 1437(a)(9) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1437/a/9&num=0&edition=prelim) shall not apply with respect to a child who is receiving services in accordance with this subsection until not less than 90 days (and at the discretion of the parties to the conference, not more than 9 months) before the time the child will no longer receive those services; and
(G) there will be a referral for evaluation for early intervention services of a child who experiences a substantiated case of trauma due to exposure to family violence (as defined in [section 10402 of title 42](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section10402&num=0&edition=prelim)).
(3) **Reporting requirement** — If a statewide system includes a State policy described in paragraph (1), the State shall submit to the Secretary, in the State’s report under [section 1437(b)(4)(A) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1437/b/4/A&num=0&edition=prelim), a report on the number and percentage of children with disabilities who are eligible for services under [section 1419 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1419&num=0&edition=prelim) but whose parents choose for such children to continue to receive early intervention services under this subchapter.
(4) **Available funds** — If a statewide system includes a State policy described in paragraph (1), the policy shall describe the funds (including an identification as Federal, State, or local funds) that will be used to ensure that the option described in paragraph (1) is available to eligible children and families who provide the consent described in paragraph (2)(E), including fees (if any) to be charged to families as described in [section 1432(4)(B) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1432/4/B&num=0&edition=prelim).
(5) **Rules of construction**
(A) *Services under subchapter II* — If a statewide system includes a State policy described in paragraph (1), a State that provides services in accordance with this subsection to a child with a disability who is eligible for services under [section 1419 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1419&num=0&edition=prelim) shall not be required to provide the child with a free appropriate public education under subchapter II for the period of time in which the child is receiving services under this subchapter.
(B) *Services under this subchapter* — Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require a provider of services under this subchapter to provide a child served under this subchapter with a free appropriate public education.
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**(a) Minimum procedures** The procedural safeguards required to be included in a statewide system under [section 1435(a)(13) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1435/a/13&num=0&edition=prelim) shall provide, at a minimum, the following:
(1) The timely administrative resolution of complaints by parents. Any party aggrieved by the findings and decision regarding an administrative complaint shall have the right to bring a civil action with respect to the complaint in any State court of competent jurisdiction or in a district court of the United States without regard to the amount in controversy. In any action brought under this paragraph, the court shall receive the records of the administrative proceedings, shall hear additional evidence at the request of a party, and, basing its decision on the preponderance of the evidence, shall grant such relief as the court determines is appropriate.
(2) The right to confidentiality of personally identifiable information, including the right of parents to written notice of and written consent to the exchange of such information among agencies consistent with Federal and State law.
(3) The right of the parents to determine whether they, their infant or toddler, or other family members will accept or decline any early intervention service under this subchapter in accordance with State law without jeopardizing other early intervention services under this subchapter.
(4) The opportunity for parents to examine records relating to assessment, screening, eligibility determinations, and the development and implementation of the individualized family service plan.
(5) Procedures to protect the rights of the infant or toddler whenever the parents of the infant or toddler are not know
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**(a) In general** The Secretary shall provide grants under this section to assist States to provide special education and related services, in accordance with this subchapter—
(1) to children with disabilities aged 3 through 5, inclusive; and
(2) at the State’s discretion, to 2-year-old children with disabilities who will turn 3 during the school year.
**(b) Eligibility** A State shall be eligible for a grant under this section if such State—
(1) is eligible under [section 1412 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1412&num=0&edition=prelim) to receive a grant under this subchapter; and
(2) makes a free appropriate public education available to all children with disabilities, aged 3 through 5, residing in the State.
**(c) Allocations to States**
(1) **In general** — The Secretary shall allocate the amount made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year among the States in accordance with paragraph (2) or (3), as the case may be.
(2) **Increase in funds** — If the amount available for allocations to States under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year is equal to or greater than the amount allocated to the States under this section for the preceding fiscal year, those allocations shall be calculated as follows:
(A) *Allocation*
(i) *In general* — Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall—
(I) allocate to each State the amount the State received under this section for fiscal year 1997;
(II) allocate 85 percent of any remaining funds to States on the basis of the States’ relative populations of children aged 3 through 5; and
(III) allocate 15 percent of those remaining funds to States on the basis of the States’ relative populations of all children aged 3 through
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In this chapter:
(1) **Alaska Native** — The term “Alaska Native” has the meaning given the term “Native” in [section 1602 of title 43](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section1602&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Dating violence** — The term “dating violence” has the meaning given such term in [section 12291(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12291/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
(3) **Domestic violence** — The term “domestic violence” has the meaning given such term in [section 12291(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12291/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
(4) **Family violence** — The term “family violence” means any act or threatened act of violence, including any forceful detention of an individual, that—
(A) results or threatens to result in physical injury; and
(B) is committed by a person against another individual (including an elderly individual) to or with whom such person—
(i) is related by blood;
(ii) is or was related by marriage or is or was otherwise legally related; or
(iii) is or was lawfully residing.
(5) **Indian; Indian tribe; tribal organization** — The terms “Indian”, “Indian tribe”, and “tribal organization” have the meanings given such terms in [section 5304 of title 25](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title25-section5304&num=0&edition=prelim).
(6) **Native Hawaiian** — The term “Native Hawaiian” has the meaning given the term in [section 7517 of title 20](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section7517&num=0&edition=prelim).
(7) **Personally identifying information** — The term “personally identifying information” has the m
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**(a) In general** Each State that receives assistance under this subchapter, and the Secretary of the Interior, shall provide data each year to the Secretary of Education and the public on the following:
(1)
(A) The number and percentage of children with disabilities, by race, ethnicity, limited English proficiency status, gender, and disability category, who are in each of the following separate categories:
(i) Receiving a free appropriate public education.
(ii) Participating in regular education.
(iii) In separate classes, separate schools or facilities, or public or private residential facilities.
(iv) For each year of age from age 14 through 21, stopped receiving special education and related services because of program completion (including graduation with a regular secondary school diploma), or other reasons, and the reasons why those children stopped receiving special education and related services.
(v)
(I) Removed to an interim alternative educational setting under [section 1415(k)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1415/k/1&num=0&edition=prelim).
(II) The acts or items precipitating those removals.
(III) The number of children with disabilities who are subject to long-term suspensions or expulsions.
(B) The number and percentage of children with disabilities, by race, gender, and ethnicity, who are receiving early intervention services.
(C) The number and percentage of children with disabilities, by race, gender, and ethnicity, who, from birth through age 2, stopped receiving early intervention services because of program completion or for other reasons.
(D) The incidence and duration of disciplinary actions by race, ethnicity, limited English
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The Secretary shall, in accordance with this subchapter, make grants to States (from their allotments under [section 1443 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1443&num=0&edition=prelim)) to assist each State to maintain and implement a statewide, comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary, interagency system to provide early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.
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**(a) Establishment**
(1) **In general** — A State that desires to receive financial assistance under this subchapter shall establish a State interagency coordinating council.
(2) **Appointment** — The council shall be appointed by the Governor. In making appointments to the council, the Governor shall ensure that the membership of the council reasonably represents the population of the State.
(3) **Chairperson** — The Governor shall designate a member of the council to serve as the chairperson of the council, or shall require the council to so designate such a member. Any member of the council who is a representative of the lead agency designated under [section 1435(a)(10) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1435/a/10&num=0&edition=prelim) may not serve as the chairperson of the council.
**(b) Composition**
(1) **In general** — The council shall be composed as follows:
(A) *Parents* — Not less than 20 percent of the members shall be parents of infants or toddlers with disabilities or children with disabilities aged 12 or younger, with knowledge of, or experience with, programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities. Not less than 1 such member shall be a parent of an infant or toddler with a disability or a child with a disability aged 6 or younger.
(B) *Service providers* — Not less than 20 percent of the members shall be public or private providers of early intervention services.
(C) *State legislature* — Not less than 1 member shall be from the State legislature.
(D) *Personnel preparation* — Not less than 1 member shall be involved in personnel preparation.
(E) *Agency for early intervention services* — Not less than 1 member shall be from each of the State agencies involved in the provi
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### Statutory Notes
#### Codification
Section, Pub. L. 98–457, title III, § 320, formerly § 309, Oct. 9, 1984, 98 Stat. 1762; Pub. L. 102–295, title III, § 311(b), May 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 203; Pub. L. 103–322, title IV, § 40272(a), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1937; renumbered § 320 and amended Pub. L. 108–36, title IV, §§ 405, 415(5), June 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 826, 830, which defined terms as used in this chapter, was omitted in the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 111–320, title II, § 201, Dec. 20, 2010, 124 Stat. 3484. See [section 10402 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section10402&num=0&edition=prelim).
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**(a) Assessment and program development** A statewide system described in [section 1433 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1433&num=0&edition=prelim) shall provide, at a minimum, for each infant or toddler with a disability, and the infant’s or toddler’s family, to receive—
(1) a multidisciplinary assessment of the unique strengths and needs of the infant or toddler and the identification of services appropriate to meet such needs;
(2) a family-directed assessment of the resources, priorities, and concerns of the family and the identification of the supports and services necessary to enhance the family’s capacity to meet the developmental needs of the infant or toddler; and
(3) a written individualized family service plan developed by a multidisciplinary team, including the parents, as required by subsection (e), including a description of the appropriate transition services for the infant or toddler.
**(b) Periodic review** The individualized family service plan shall be evaluated once a year and the family shall be provided a review of the plan at 6-month intervals (or more often where appropriate based on infant or toddler and family needs).
**(c) Promptness after assessment** The individualized family service plan shall be developed within a reasonable time after the assessment required by subsection (a)(1) is completed. With the parents’ consent, early intervention services may commence prior to the completion of the assessment.
**(d) Content of plan** The individualized family service plan shall be in writing and contain—
(1) a statement of the infant’s or toddler’s present levels of physical development, cognitive development, communication development, social or emotional development, and adaptive d
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In order to be eligible for a grant under [section 1433 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1433&num=0&edition=prelim), a State shall provide assurances to the Secretary that the State—
(1) has adopted a policy that appropriate early intervention services are available to all infants and toddlers with disabilities in the State and their families, including Indian infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families residing on a reservation geographically located in the State, infants and toddlers with disabilities who are homeless children and their families, and infants and toddlers with disabilities who are wards of the State; and
(2) has in effect a statewide system that meets the requirements of [section 1435 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1435&num=0&edition=prelim).
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**(a) Nonsubstitution** Funds provided under [section 1443 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1443&num=0&edition=prelim) may not be used to satisfy a financial commitment for services that would have been paid for from another public or private source, including any medical program administered by the Secretary of Defense, but for the enactment of this subchapter, except that whenever considered necessary to prevent a delay in the receipt of appropriate early intervention services by an infant, toddler, or family in a timely fashion, funds provided under [section 1443 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1443&num=0&edition=prelim) may be used to pay the provider of services pending reimbursement from the agency that has ultimate responsibility for the payment.
**(b) Obligations related to and methods of ensuring services**
(1) **Establishing financial responsibility for services**
(A) *In general* — The Chief Executive Officer of a State or designee of the officer shall ensure that an interagency agreement or other mechanism for interagency coordination is in effect between each public agency and the designated lead agency, in order to ensure—
(i) the provision of, and financial responsibility for, services provided under this subchapter; and
(ii) such services are consistent with the requirements of [section 1435 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1435&num=0&edition=prelim) and the State’s application pursuant to [section 1437 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1437&num=0&edition=prelim), including the provision of such services during
Source: Supplied U.S. Code snapshot — release unconfirmed · 20 U.S.C. § 1440
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