SECTION 350.1205. Transition Education and Information for the Family

(a) At the first meeting with the family after the referral, the contractor must explain:

(1) circumstances that would cause the child to no longer meet the eligibility requirements for early intervention services; and

(2) the Early Childhood Intervention transition process.

(b) The contractor must provide the enrolled family an overview of transition concepts and activities, including:

(1) ways to plan ahead and help the child adjust to and function in new settings;

(2) future placement options for the child such as Local Education Agency (LEA) special education services, community childcare settings, and home care;

(3) referral and contact information for relevant advocacy groups, local resources, parent support organizations, Medicaid programs, including waiver programs offering long-term services and supports if the child has a condition that would make them eligible for waiver programs, and other governmental agencies; and

(4) LEA Notification requirements and the LEA Notification Opt Out option.

(c) The contractor must document the transition conversation with the family in a progress note.

Source Note: The provisions of this §350.1205 adopted to be effective May 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 3445; 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