Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Requirements for Virginia's Early Intervention System
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 225]
Chapter Information
| Description | These regulations provide the requirements for Virginia's early intervention services system that are designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of children with disabilities from birth through the age of two and their families to assure access to appropriate early intervention services. |
| State Authority | 2.2-5304 and 2.2-2664 ,5301 ,5303 ,5304 ,5305 ,and 5306 |
| Federal Authority | 34 C.F.R. Part 303 |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | This regulatory action is to codify those portions of Virginia's current policies, procedures and practices that require the force of law to successfully enforce and to ensure that the state remains in compliance with federal mandates. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (6) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Catherine Hancock / Part C Administrator |
| Address: |
1220 Bank Street Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | catherine.hancock@dbhds.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)371-6592 FAX: (804)371-7959 TDD: (804)371-8977 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Response to Periodic Review | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/28/2021. |
| Promulgate 12 VAC 35-225 on Early Intervention Services System & Repeal 12 VAC 35-220 | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/27/2016. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2023 Filed | Pending | |
| 7/17/2020 Agency Completed | Amend | |