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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 350EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER BPROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS AND DUE PROCESS PROCEDURES
RULE §350.204Prior Written Notice

In accordance with 34 CFR §303.421, prior written notice is required to inform the parent of any actions the contractor proposes to take or not take, the reason for taking or not taking the action, and to remind the parent about the parent's rights regarding these actions. These actions include identification of the child, evaluation, IFSP meetings, and the provision of early childhood intervention services. Through prior written notice, the contractor:

  (1) provides the parent with sufficient notice of meetings to allow the parent time to prepare for the meeting and to invite other individuals if they choose;

  (2) keeps the parent informed about any action the contractor is proposing to take or not take; and

  (3) provides the parent with sufficient notice of actions the contractor will take unless the parent exercises his or her due process rights.


Source Note: The provisions of this §350.204 adopted to be effective September 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 5524; 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

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