Identifies the need for state funded early intervention services for infants and toddlers identified as developmentally disabled. Recommends coordinating all federal, state and local resources to include education, health and social services to support the implementation of individualized family service plans. Places authority for implementation of services under the department of social and health services and directs appropriate funding to that department. Creates a caseload forecast council to be appointed by the governor and cites this act as the infant toddler equity act. (See also Companion SB 5373).   Official Text and Analysis.

To clarify that the state lead agency appointed by the Governor is the payer of last resort and that responsibility does not fall to the counties. The ITEIP services are an entitlement premised upon the state's participation in Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education and Improvement Act and that the state has a federally approved state plan in effect.