| (ii) for evaluations and assessments conducted pursuant
to 34 CFR §303.321(a)(5) and (a)(6), the language normally used
by the child, if determined developmentally appropriate for the child
by qualified personnel conducting the evaluation or assessment.
(B) When used with respect to an individual who is
deaf or hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired, or for an individual
with no written language, "native language" means the mode of communication
that is normally used by the individual (such as sign language, braille,
or oral communication).
(30) Natural Environments--As defined in 34 CFR §303.26,
settings that are natural or typical for a same-aged infant or toddler
without a disability, may include the home or community settings,
includes the daily activities of the child and family or caregiver,
and must be consistent with the provisions of 34 CFR §303.126.
(31) Parent--As defined in 20 USC §1401 and 34
CFR §303.27.
(32) Personally Identifiable Information--As defined
in 34 CFR §99.3 and 34 CFR §303.29.
(33) Pre-Enrollment--All family-related activities
from the time the referral is received up until the time the parent
signs the initial IFSP.
(34) Primary Referral Sources--As defined in 34 CFR §303.303(c).
(35) Public Agency--HHSC and any other state agency
or political subdivision of the state that is responsible for providing
early childhood intervention services to eligible children under the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part C.
(36) Qualifying Medical Diagnosis--A diagnosed medical
condition that has a high probability of developmental delay as determined
by HHSC, as described in §350.811 of this chapter (relating to
Eligibility Determination Based on Medically Diagnosed Condition That
Has a High Probability of Resulting in Developmental Delay).
(37) Referral Date--The date the child's name and sufficient
information to contact the family was obtained by the contractor.
(38) Routine Caregiver--An adult who:
(A) has written authorization from the parent to participate
in early childhood intervention services with the child, even in the
absence of the parent;
(B) participates in the child's daily routines;
(C) knows the child's likes, dislikes, strengths, and
needs; and
(D) may be the child's relative, childcare provider,
or other person who regularly cares for the child.
(39) Service Coordinator--The contractor's employee
or subcontractor who:
(A) meets all applicable requirements in Subchapter
C of this chapter (relating to Staff Qualifications);
(B) is assigned to be the single contact point for
the family;
(C) is responsible for providing case management services
as described in §350.405 of this chapter (relating to Case Management
Services); and
(D) is from the profession most relevant to the child's
or family's needs or is otherwise qualified to carry out all applicable
responsibilities.
(40) Surrogate Parent--A person assigned to act as
a surrogate for the parent in compliance with the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act, Part C and this chapter.
(41) Telehealth services--Healthcare services, other
than telemedicine medical services, delivered by a health professional
licensed, certified, or otherwise entitled to practice in Texas and
acting within the scope of the health professional's license, certification,
or entitlement to a patient who is located at a different physical
location than the health professional using telecommunications or
information technology.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §350.103 adopted to be effective September 1, 2011, 36 TexReg 5387; amended to be effective July 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 4621; amended to be effective September 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 5524; amended to be effective May 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 3445; amended to be effective March 7, 2015, 40 TexReg 939; amended to be effective June 30, 2019, 44 TexReg 3280; transferred effective March 1, 2021, as published in the Texas Register February 5, 2021, 46 TexReg 941; amended to be effective March 17, 2022, 47 TexReg 1277 |
