Sec. 6. (a) The division shall do the following:
(1) Carry out the general administration and supervision of programs and activities receiving assistance under this chapter, monitor programs and activities implemented by the state, regardless of whether the programs and activities are receiving assistance under this chapter, and ensure that the state complies with 20 U.S.C. 1431 through 1444 in implementing this chapter.
(2) Identify and coordinate all available resources from federal, state, local, and private sources, and use all applicable resources to the full extent of the resources.
(3) Develop procedures to ensure that early intervention services are provided to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families in a timely manner pending the resolution of disputes among public agencies and providers.
(4) Resolve disputes within an agency or between agencies.
(5) Enter into formal interagency agreements that define the financial responsibility of each agency for paying for early intervention services consistent with Indiana law and procedures for resolving disputes, including all additional components necessary to ensure meaningful cooperation and coordination.
(6) Develop and implement utilization review procedures for services provided under this chapter.
(7) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish a cost participation schedule for purposes of section 17 of this chapter.
(b) The state shall designate an individual or entity responsible for assigning financial responsibility among appropriate agencies under this chapter.
As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.210-2015, SEC.28; P.L.108-2019, SEC.191.
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