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13.4.1 ECI Referral Requirement

All health-care professionals are required under federal and state regulations to refer children younger than 3 years of age to the Texas ECI Program within two business days of identification of a disability or suspected delay in development.

Referrals may be based on professional judgment or a family's concern. A medical diagnosis or a confirmed developmental delay is not required for referrals.

To refer families for services, call the local ECI program or the DARS Inquiries Line at 1-800-628-5115. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing can call the TDD/TTY number at 1-866-581-9328. For brochures or more information, call the DARS Inquiries Line or visit the DARS website at www.dars.state.tx.us/ecis.

Refer to: "Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) (THSteps-CCP Only)" for additional services.