Chapter 125A — Interagency Early Childhood Intervention System

125A.001 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 125A.01 Definitions This section defines key terms used in Minnesota's special education laws, such as 'special instruction' and 'related … 125A.02 Child With a Disability Defined A child with a disability is one who needs special instruction and services because of a condition that significantly … 125A.023 State Agency Coordination Responsibilities State agencies must work together to coordinate services for children with disabilities, including health, education, … 125A.027 Local Agency Coordination Responsibilities Local agencies like school districts and counties must coordinate to identify and serve children with disabilities in … 125A.03 Special Instruction for Children With a Disability School districts must provide free special instruction and related services to all children with disabilities from birth … 125A.04 High School Diploma Students with disabilities are entitled to receive a high school diploma when they meet the requirements set in their … 125A.05 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 125A.06 Blind Persons' Literacy Rights Blind and visually impaired students have the right to learn Braille and use it as part of their education. 125A.07 Rulemaking The education department can create rules to carry out special education laws. 125A.08 Individualized Education Programs Every child receiving special education must have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that describes their goals, … 125A.083 Student Information Systems; Transferring Records When a special education student transfers to a new school, the old school must send records quickly and the new school … 125A.085 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 125A.09 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 125A.091 Alternative Dispute Resolution and Due Process Hearings Parents and schools can use mediation, conciliation, or due process hearings to resolve disagreements about special … 125A.092 State Complaint Process Anyone can file a complaint with the state if they believe a school is not following special education laws. 125A.094 Restrictive Procedures for Children With Disabilities Schools must limit the use of physical restraints and seclusion rooms for children with disabilities and report their … 125A.0941 Definitions This section defines terms used in the laws about physical restraint and seclusion of students with disabilities in … 125A.0942 Standards for Restrictive Procedures Schools must meet strict standards before using physical restraint or seclusion on students with disabilities and must … 125A.10 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 125A.11 Special Instructions for Nonresident Children When a child with a disability lives in one school district but attends school in another, both districts share … 125A.12 Attendance in Another District A child with a disability can attend school in a different district if it better meets their needs, and the districts … 125A.125 Report on Homeless Children Served Schools must report how many homeless children with disabilities they serve and what services they provide to them. 125A.13 School of Parents' Choice Parents can choose to send their child with a disability to a different school district if it offers appropriate … 125A.14 Extended School Year Some students with disabilities are entitled to a longer school year (beyond the normal calendar) if they need it to … 125A.15 Placement in Another District; Responsibility When a school district places a child with a disability in another district's program, the sending district is still … 125A.155 Special Education Reciprocity; Commissioner Duties Minnesota recognizes special education evaluations from other states so families moving to Minnesota do not face … 125A.16 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 125A.17 Legal Residence of a Child With a Disability Placed in a Foster Facility When a child with a disability lives in a foster home, their legal residence for school purposes is where the foster … 125A.18 Special Instruction; Nonpublic Schools Children with disabilities attending private (nonpublic) schools have the right to receive some special education … 125A.19 Nonresident Education; Billing When a child with a disability from one district is educated in another, the home district must pay the other district … 125A.20 Transportation Aid Agreements School districts can make agreements to share the cost of transporting special education students. 125A.21 Third-party Payment School districts can bill third-party payers like insurance companies for special education services when parents … 125A.22 Community Transition Interagency Committee Each area must have a committee of schools, agencies, and parents that helps students with disabilities transition from … 125A.23 Agency Access to Nonpublic Data State agencies can share private data about children with disabilities when needed to coordinate services, with … 125A.24 Parent Advisory Councils School districts must have parent advisory councils that give parents of special education students a voice in district … 125A.25 Legislative Commitment to Conciliation The state is committed to resolving disputes about early childhood special education through conciliation rather than … 125A.259 Citation; Interagency Early Childhood Intervention System Sections 125A.259 to 125A.48 are called the Interagency Early Childhood Intervention System. 125A.26 Purpose The purpose of the early intervention system is to help families and agencies work together to provide services to … 125A.27 Definitions This section defines terms used in the early childhood intervention laws, including 'infant,' 'toddler,' and 'early … 125A.28 State Interagency Coordinating Council Minnesota has a state council that advises the governor on early intervention services for infants and toddlers with … 125A.29 Responsibilities of County Boards and School Boards County boards and school boards share responsibility for identifying and serving infants and toddlers with disabilities … 125A.30 Interagency Early Intervention Committees Each area must have a committee of local agencies that coordinates early intervention services for infants and toddlers … 125A.31 Local Primary Agency Each area designates one agency as the main point of contact for families seeking early intervention services. 125A.32 Individualized Family Service Plan (ifsp) Every infant or toddler receiving early intervention must have an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) developed … 125A.33 Service Coordination Each family in early intervention gets a service coordinator who helps them access services and navigate the system. 125A.34 Early Intervention Respite Services Families of infants and toddlers with disabilities can receive respite care services to give caregivers a temporary … 125A.35 Early Intervention Service Dollars The state provides funding for early intervention services through a formula that distributes money to local programs. 125A.36 Payment for Services This section explains how early intervention services are paid for, including which agencies pay for which types of … 125A.37 Payor of Last Resort Public agencies like school districts and counties are the payor of last resort for early intervention, meaning other … 125A.38 Maintenance of Effort Agencies must maintain their level of spending on early intervention and cannot reduce funding just because other … 125A.39 Local Interagency Agreements Local agencies must have written agreements describing how they will coordinate and share costs for early intervention … 125A.40 Third-party Payment Public agencies can bill insurance and other third-party payers for early intervention services with parent consent. 125A.41 Coordinating Health Insurance Benefits Agencies must coordinate health insurance benefits to make sure early intervention services are covered without gaps. 125A.42 Procedural Safeguards; Parent and Child Rights Parents of children in early intervention have specific rights, including the right to review records, give consent, and … 125A.43 Mediation Procedure Parents can request mediation to resolve disagreements about early intervention services without going to a hearing. 125A.44 Complaint Procedure Parents can file a formal complaint if they believe early intervention services are not being provided correctly. 125A.45 Interagency Dispute Procedure When agencies disagree about who is responsible for paying for early intervention, there is a formal process to resolve … 125A.46 Due Process Hearings Parents can request a formal due process hearing if they cannot resolve a disagreement about early intervention … 125A.47 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 125A.48 State Interagency Agreement State agencies must have a written agreement describing how they coordinate and fund the early intervention system … 125A.50 Alternative Delivery of Specialized Instructional Services School districts can use alternative methods to deliver special instruction services, such as collaborative teaching or … 125A.51 Placement of Children Without Disabilities; Education and Transportation When a child without a disability is placed in a facility by the court or a social agency, the school district where the … 125A.515 Placement of Students; Approval of Education Program Residential treatment programs that serve children must have their education programs approved by the state education … 125A.52 Residential Treatment Facilities; Departments of Human Services and Corrections Education Screening Children entering residential treatment must be screened for educational needs, and the facility must coordinate with … 125A.53 Director of a Special Education Cooperative A special education cooperative must have a director who meets state licensure requirements and manages the … 125A.54 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 125A.55 Accommodating Students With Disabilities Schools must make reasonable changes to policies and practices to accommodate students with disabilities in all school … 125A.56 Alternate Instruction Required Before Assessment Referral Before referring a student for a special education evaluation, the school must first try alternative teaching methods in … 125A.57 Definition This section defines 'assistive technology device' as used in the laws about purchasing assistive technology for … 125A.58 Purchasing Guidelines School districts must follow specific guidelines when purchasing assistive technology devices for students with … 125A.59 Interagency Agreement to Purchase Used Assistive Technology Devices State agencies can make agreements to buy and share used assistive technology devices to save money. 125A.60 Purchase Agreement; Price Formula When buying used assistive technology, the price is based on a formula that accounts for the device's age and condition. 125A.61 Location and Status The Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind are located in Faribault and serve students from across the state. 125A.62 Duties of the Board of the Minnesota State Academies The Board of the Minnesota State Academies oversees the schools for the deaf and blind and sets policies for their … 125A.63 Resources; Deaf or Hard-of-hearing and Blind or Visually Impaired The state academies provide resources and support services for deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, and visually impaired … 125A.64 Powers of Board of the Minnesota State Academies The Board of the Minnesota State Academies has the power to manage property, hire staff, and make rules for the … 125A.65 Attendance at Academies for the Deaf and Blind Minnesota residents who are deaf or blind can attend the state academies at no cost. The admissions process is set by … 125A.66 Obligations of the Academies The state academies must provide education, room, board, and necessary care for their students. 125A.67 Staff of the Academies The academies employ teachers, house parents, and other staff who must meet state qualifications. 125A.68 State Adopted Procedures The state academies must follow procedures adopted by the state for managing their operations. 125A.69 Admission Standards The state academies set admission standards that determine which students are eligible to attend. 125A.70 Expense of Pupils The home school district of a student attending a state academy pays part of the cost of the student's education. 125A.71 Deposit and Appropriation of Rents and Fees of Academies Money collected from rents and fees at the state academies goes into a special account and is spent on academy … 125A.72 Student Activities Account The state academies maintain a student activities account for extracurricular programs and student life. 125A.73 Duties of State Departments State departments must work together to make sure children with disabilities get all the services they need. 125A.74 Medical Assistance Payments to School Districts School districts can receive Medical Assistance (Medicaid) payments for health-related special education services … 125A.744 Statewide Data Management System to Maximize Medical Assistance Reimbursement The state must maintain a data system to help school districts get the maximum Medical Assistance reimbursement for … 125A.75 Special Education Programs; Approval; Aid Payments; Travel Aid; Litigation Costs The state approves special education programs and pays aid to school districts, including reimbursement for travel and … 125A.76 Special Education Aid This section sets the formula for how much special education aid each school district receives from the state. 125A.77 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 125A.78 Alternative Delivery Aid Adjustment Districts that use alternative delivery models for special education may receive an adjustment to their state aid. 125A.79 Special Education Excess Cost Aid The state provides excess cost aid to help school districts pay for special education costs that go beyond regular … 125A.80 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 125A.81 Special Education Separate Sites and Programs Aid The state provides aid for special education programs operated at separate sites, such as specialized schools or …