IDEA is also the federal law that gives all children and youth ages three to 21 years the right to a free, appropriate public education. In 1992, the New York State Legislature created the State Early Intervention Program in Article 25 of the Public Health Law. The Public Health Law in New York State gives all eligible children under three years of age the right to receive early intervention services in their Individualized Family Service Plans.
Parents have due process rights that apply to their child's early intervention services.
Administering the statewide child find and public awareness system. Providing training and technical assistance to everyone involved in the Early Intervention Program. Keeping an updated statewide central directory of early intervention services, resources, and experts. Implementing a system of payments for early intervention services. Safeguarding parent rights under the Early Intervention Program.