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Rule §108.403 Definitions


Published: 2015

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The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:   (1) Case management--In compliance with §108.405 of this subchapter (relating to Case Management Services), case management means services provided to assist an eligible child and their family in gaining access to the rights and procedural safeguards under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C, and to needed medical, social, educational, developmental, and other appropriate services.   (2) Developmental disability--Children from birth to age three who have substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired conditions with a high probability of resulting in developmental disabilities if services are not provided.   (3) Monitoring and reassessment--Activities and contacts as described in §108.405 of this subchapter (relating to Case Management Services) that are necessary to ensure that the individualized family service plan (IFSP), as described in Subchapter J of this chapter (relating to Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)), is effectively implemented and that the planned services adequately address the needs of the child.   (4) Service coordinator--An employee of an ECI contractor who meets the criteria described in Subchapter C of this chapter (relating to Staff Qualifications).   (5) Texas Health Steps--The name adopted by the State of Texas for the federally mandated Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program.

Source Note: The provisions of this §108.403 adopted to be effective September 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 5575; amended to be effective September 1, 2011, 36 TexReg 5403