K.4 Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) ReferralsECI is a coordinated system of services available in every Texas county for children from birth to 3 years of age with disabilities or delays. ECI is federally and state funded through the Title 20 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Chapter 33, and Texas Human Resources Code (HRC), Chapter 73. ECI provides support to families to help their children reach their potential through developmental services. Texas families who have children younger than 3 years of age with a disability or suspected delays in development must be referred to ECI. A medical diagnosis or a confirmed developmental delay is not needed for referral. A referral can be based on professional judgment or a family's concern. All primary referral sources must refer a child younger than 3 years of age who may be in need of and/or qualify for comprehensive early intervention services. Referrals must occur within two work days of identification and must be made to a contracted provider for evaluation and assessment of the child. For more information and referral to services, visit the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) website at www.dars.state.tx.us/ecis, or call the DARS Inquiries Line at 1-800-628-5155, the DARS TDD/TTY at 1-866-581-9328, or the ECI state office at 1-512-424-6745. Refer to: 34 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), §303.321. 40 TAC §108.61. |
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