House Sponsors: RONEN. Short description: EARLY INTERVENTION COUNCIL Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Early Intervention Services System Act. Redefines "developmental delay" to mean a delay of 25% in one or 20% in 2 or more of certain areas of childhood development as measured by appropriate diagnostic instruments and standard procedures. Requires the lead agency to promulgate a list of conditions that, when present in a child under 36 months of age, constitute a substantial risk of developmental delay. States that the chairperson of the Interagency Council on Early Intervention shall be the parent of a child with a disability. Provides that the Early Childhood Intervention Ombudsperson and a representative of Head Start shall be members of the Council. Requires the council to meet 6 times a year rather than quarterly. Requires the Council to prepare an annual fiscal year budget by October 1 of each year. Provides that the lead agency shall prepare and submit to the Council by September 1 of each year (i) an annual total budget reflecting income and expenses anticipated from all public sources and (ii) a complete report on all spending and income from all public sources during the prior fiscal year. Allows State agency staff assigned to the Interagency Council to be given specific tasks by the Council through formal resolutions of the Council. States that the lead agency may contract with a private entity to plan or implement certain of its responsibilities or duties. Provides that any plan or implementation shall meet the full requirement of federal law and provide full program and fiscal accountability to the State and the public. Requires the lead agency and other participating State agencies to implement this Act statewide by January 1, 1999. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status