Florida Statutes Part III - Developmental Evaluation And Intervention Programs (Ss. 391.301-391.308)

  • 391.301 - Developmental Evaluation And Intervention Programs; Legislative Findings And Intent.
    (1) The Legislature finds that the high-risk and disabled newborn infants in this state need in-hospital and outpatient developmental evaluation and intervention and that their families...
  • 391.302 - Definitions.
    As used in ss. 391.301-391.307, the term:(1) “Developmental intervention” means individualized therapies and services needed to enhance both the infant’s or toddler’s growth and development and...
  • 391.303 - Program Requirements.
    (1) Developmental evaluation and intervention services shall be established at each hospital that provides Level II or Level III neonatal intensive care services. Program services shall...
  • 391.304 - Program Coordination.
    (1) The Department of Health shall:(a) Develop a plan for statewide implementation of the developmental evaluation and intervention program.(b) Develop procedures and contracts to implement the developmental evaluation...
  • 391.305 - Program Standards.
    The Department of Health shall specify standards for the development and operation of the program, including, but not limited to:(1) Standards governing the eligibility for program...
  • 391.306 - Program Funding; Contracts.
    Developmental evaluation and intervention programs shall be provided under a contract between the Department of Health and the provider and are subject to funding and...
  • 391.307 - Program Review.
    (1) At least annually during the contract period, the Department of Health shall evaluate each developmental evaluation and intervention program. The department shall develop criteria to...
  • 391.308 - Infants And Toddlers Early Intervention Program.
    The Department of Health may implement and administer part C of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which shall be known as the...

Last modified: September 23, 2016