What should the Early Intervention Official (EIO) do if a child is referred to the EIP when s/he is age-eligible for services under Section 4410 of the Education Law?
If a child is referred to the EIP when s/he is age eligible for services under Section 4410 of the Education Law, the EIO should recommend to the parent that the child be referred directly to the CPSE of the school district in which the family resides. However, if a parent chooses to continue with the referral to the EIP, an initial service coordinator must be assigned and the service coordinator must assist the parent in the receipt of a multidisciplinary evaluation for the child consistent with the EIP requirements. The parent should be informed that the transition process must also be initiated, including notice to the school district, arranging for a transition conference and evaluation of the child by the CPSE to determine the child’s eligibility for services under Section 4410 of Education Law. The parent should be informed that if the child is not referred, evaluated, and found eligible for preschool special education programs and services before the child’s third birthday, the
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