                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

LOCAL LEAD AGENCIES (§ 2.2-5304.1)

A. To facilitate implementation of local early intervention systems statewide,
the state lead agency shall contract with local lead agencies selected by the
local interagency coordinating council. If the local interagency coordinating
council is unable to select a local lead agency, the state lead agency shall
assist in making the determination.

B. The local lead agency shall have the power and duty to:

   1. Establish and administer a local system of early intervention services in
   compliance with Part C of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (20
   U.S.C. &#xA7; 1431 et seq.) and all relevant state policies and procedures;

   2. Implement consistent and uniform policies and procedures for public and
   private providers to determine parental liability and to charge fees for early
   intervention services pursuant to regulations, policies, and procedures
   adopted by the state lead agency in &#xA7; 2.2-5304; and

   3. Manage relevant state and federal early intervention funds allocated from
   the state lead agency for the local early intervention system, including
   contracting or otherwise arranging for services with local early intervention
   services providers.

C. Localities shall not be mandated to provide funding for any costs under this
chapter, either directly or through participating local public agencies.

HISTORY: 2005, c. 695.