(210 ILCS 85/11.7a)

(This Section may contain text from a Public Act with a delayed effective date)

Sec. 11.7a. Early intervention services.

(a) Through June 30, 2026, a hospital shall provide written information, which may be provided electronically, on the Early Intervention program administered under the Early Intervention Services System Act to any parent or legal guardian whose child is admitted to the neonatal intensive care department. With a parent or legal guardian, a hospital staff member familiar with the Early Intervention program shall initiate prior to discharge from the hospital written referrals to the Early Intervention program for all children admitted to the neonatal intensive care department who qualify for early intervention services under paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (a) of Section 3 of the Early Intervention Services System Act.

(b) Beginning July 1, 2026, a hospital shall provide written information, which may be provided electronically, on the Early Intervention program administered under the Department of Early Childhood Act to any parent or legal guardian whose child is admitted to the neonatal intensive care department. With a parent or legal guardian, a hospital staff member familiar with the Early Intervention program shall initiate prior to discharge from the hospital written referrals to the Early Intervention program for all children admitted to the neonatal intensive care department who qualify for early intervention services under paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (a) of Section 10-15 of the Department of Early Childhood Act.

(Source: P.A. 104-294, eff. 1-1-26.)