N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 510.07

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section He-M 510.07 - Initial and Annual IFSP Development

(a) With parental consent, FCESS may begin prior to the completion of the multidisciplinary evaluation if an interim IFSP is in place that contains the name of the service provider responsible for the interim services and a description of the services needed immediately and the elements described in (h) below. Such an interim IFSP shall not preclude the requirement in (b) below of completing the multidisciplinary evaluation and developing a full IFSP within 45 calendar days from the initial date of the referral.

(b) For a child who has been evaluated for the first time and determined to be eligible, a meeting to complete the initial IFSP shall be conducted within 45 calendar days from the initial date of referral received by the IFSP team, described in (c) below.

(c) The IFSP team shall be multidisciplinary and include the following participants:

(1) The parent(s);

(2) The service coordinator;

(3) The person or persons directly involved in conducting the evaluation or assessment;

(4) Providers, as appropriate; and

(5) As requested by the parent:

a. Other family members; and

b. An advocate, or person outside the family.

(d) The initial IFSP meeting shall be held at a time and place mutually agreed upon by the IFSP team and convenient for the family.

(e) At all IFSP team meetings, including reviews required pursuant to He- M 510.08(d), if the person or persons identified in (c)(3) above is unable to attend, the FCESS program shall make arrangements for their involvement through other means including:

(1) Participating in telephone or virtual conference call;

(2) Having a knowledgeable authorized representative attend the meeting; or

(3) Making pertinent records available at the meeting.

(f) All IFSP team meetings shall be conducted in the native language of the family or other mode of communication used by the family, unless it is clearly not feasible to do so.

(g) The IFSP shall be based on the results of the multidisciplinary evaluation.

(h) The IFSP shall include:

(1) Information about the child's status in the domains noted in He-M 510.06 (k)(10);

(2) To the extent the family agrees, a statement of the family's concerns, priorities, and resources related to enhancing the family's capacity to meet the developmental needs of the child;

(3) A statement of the measurable results or measurable outcomes expected to be achieved for the child and family, including pre-literacy and language skills as developmentally appropriate for the child;

(4) The criteria, procedures, and timelines used to determine the degree to which progress toward achieving the outcomes is being made and whether modifications or revisions of the expected results, outcomes, or services are necessary;

(5) A detailed statement of the specific FCESS that are necessary to meet the unique needs of the child and family to achieve the outcomes identified in the IFSP;

(6) The length, frequency, intensity, anticipated duration, method of delivery, location, and payment arrangement, if any, for each support and service;

(7) A statement that each FCESS is provided in the natural environment for that child to the maximum extent appropriate;

(8) Identification of the natural environments in which the FCESS will be provided;

(9) A justification of the extent, if any, as to why a support or service cannot be provided in a natural environment, including:

a. An explanation of why the supports or services cannot be provided satisfactorily for the child in a natural environment;

b. A plan of action that identifies how supports and services can be provided in a natural environment in the future; and

c. A time frame in which this plan will be implemented;

(10) A summary of the documented medical services such as hospitalization, surgery, medication, and other supports that the child needs or is receiving through other sources but that are neither required nor funded under He-M 510;

(11) For services described in (10) above that are not currently being provided, a description of the steps the service coordinator or family can take to assist the child and family in securing and funding those other services;

(12) The name(s) and credentials of the person(s) responsible for implementing the supports and services;

(13) The earliest possible projected start date for each support and service as agreed upon by the IFSP team, including the family;

(14) The name, telephone number, agency, and location of the service coordinator;

(15) The names of the members of the IFSP team participating in the development of the plan;

(16) The steps to be taken to support the transition described in He-M 510.09, including:

a. Discussions with, and training of, parents, as appropriate, regarding future placements and other matters related to the child's transition;

b. Procedures to prepare the child for changes in service delivery, including steps to help the child adjust to, and function in, a new setting;

c. Confirmation that child find system information, in accordance with 34 CFR 303.115, 303.302, and 303.303, about the child has been transmitted to the LEA or other relevant agency in accordance with He-M 510.09 (f) and (g); and

d. Identification of transition services and other activities that the IFSP team determines are necessary to support the transition of the child; and

(17) Services to be provided to support the smooth transition of the child in accordance with He-M 510.09 to:

a. Preschool special education services to the extent that those services are appropriate; or

b. Other appropriate services.

(i) The steps and services referred to in (h)(16)-(17) above shall be listed in a document called a transition plan as described in He-M 510.09 (a).

(j) Through discussion, all IFSP team members shall consider the advantages and disadvantages of each FCESS suggested during the development of the IFSP.

(k) The FCESS program shall explain the contents of the IFSP to the family prior to the family consenting to the document.

(l) Parents may elect to provide consent with respect to some FCESS and withhold consent for others.

(m) Parents may withdraw consent for some services without jeopardizing other FCESS.

(n) The IFSP shall be considered complete when the family has given consent by signing the IFSP.

(o) The following services shall be provided to each child at public expense at no cost to the parent:

(1) Implementing child find system requirements in accordance with 34 CFR Part 303.115, 303.302, and 303.303 ;

(2) Evaluation and assessment;

(3) Service coordination;

(4) Development, review, and evaluation of IFSPs; and

(5) Implementation of procedural safeguards available under He-M 203 and Part C of Public Law 102-119, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.

(p) A meeting shall be conducted by the IFSP team, described in (c) above, on at least an annual basis to evaluate and revise, as appropriate, the IFSP for the child and the child's family, according to the following:

(1) The annual IFSP meeting shall be held at a time and place mutually agreed upon by the IFSP team and convenient for the family; and

(2) The results of any current evaluations or current assessments of the child shall be used in determining the early intervention services that are needed or provided.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 510.07

(See Revision Note at part heading for He-M 510) #5745, eff 12-1-93, EXPIRED: 12-1-99

New. #7234, eff 4-22-00; amd by #7822, eff 2-8-03; ss by #9135, INTERIM, eff 4-22-08, EXPIRED 10-19-08

New. #9594, eff 11-11-09; ss by #10325, eff 4-26-13

Amended by Number 41, Filed October 12, 2023, Proposed by #13753, Effective 9/27/2023, Expires 9/27/2033.