Introduced by Rep. Mark Ericks, (D-Bothell) (D) on February 14, 2007
To allow certain children to continue receiving early intervention special education. Currently, eligible children with disabilities can receive early intervention special education from birth to 3 years old. This bill would allow those children to continue receiving such services until the child is enrolled and receiveing special education through the public school. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Early Learning and Children's Services on February 14, 2007
Substitute offered to the House Early Learning and Children's Services on February 27, 2007
To remove language declaring that children currently enrolled in ITEIP will
remain eligible for ITEIP services until enrolled in a special education program, and directs
the DSHS and the OSPI to develop a process and policy to prevent gaps in service when
eligible children transition from ITEIP to special education programs.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on March 12, 2007
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 28, 2007