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IN Code § 12-12-9-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 9. Reporting of Blind or Visually Impaired Persons|12-12-9-2. Report Distribution

Sec. 2. The office of the secretary shall, on the first business day of each month, send a copy of a report filed under section 1 of this chapter to the following persons:(1) For persons less than seventeen (17) years of age, to the following:(A) The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.(B) The division of disability and rehabilitative services.(C) The division of special education of the department of education.(2) For persons at least seventeen (17) years of age, to the following:(A) The division of disability and rehabilitative services.(B) On request, organizations serving the blind or visually impaired and the state department of health.As added by P.L.104-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.5; P.L.141-2006, SEC.53.
IN Code § 12-12-9-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 9. Reporting of Blind or Visually Impaired Persons|12-12-9-3. Report Confidentiality

Sec. 3. All reports filed under this chapter shall be kept confidential and used solely to determine the eligibility of the individuals for assistance or rehabilitation.As added by P.L.104-2003, SEC.1.
IN Code § 12-12-9-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 9. Reporting of Blind or Visually Impaired Persons|12-12-9-4. Information Provided to Individuals Designated in Reports

Sec. 4. (a) On receiving a report under this chapter, the division of disability and rehabilitative services shall provide information to the visually impaired individual designated in the report concerning available state and local services.(b) For a visually impaired individual less than seventeen (17) years of age, the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired:(1) has the primary duty of initially contacting the visually impaired individual or the individual's family; and(2) shall notify the division of disability and rehabilitative services and the department of education of the school's findings.As added by P.L.104-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.6; P.L.141-2006, SEC.54.
IN Code § 12-12-9-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 9. Reporting of Blind or Visually Impaired Persons|12-12-9-5. Referrals

Sec. 5. This chapter does not prohibit a physician or an optometrist from making a referral to a local school corporation, an agency, the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, or an agency or organization working with the blind or visually impaired.As added by P.L.104-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.7.
IN Code § 12-12-9-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 9. Reporting of Blind or Visually Impaired Persons|12-12-9-6. Educational Materials

Sec. 6. The office of the secretary shall prepare and provide educational materials for:(1) licensed optometrists;(2) licensed physicians;(3) the Indiana University School of Medicine; and(4) the Indiana University School of Optometry;to inform individuals and schools of the reporting requirements and services available for an individual who is blind or visually impaired.As added by P.L.104-2003, SEC.1.
IN Code § 12-12-9-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12. Rehabilitation Services|Chapter 9. Reporting of Blind or Visually Impaired Persons|12-12-9-7. Failure to Make a Report of Blindness

Sec. 7. A person required to make a report of blindness under this chapter who fails to do so commits a Class C infraction.As added by P.L.104-2003, SEC.1.
IN Code § 12-12.5-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.5. Quality Improvement Services|Chapter 1. Bureau of Quality Improvement Services|12-12.5-1-1. Establishment

Sec. 1. The bureau of quality improvement services is established within the division.As added by P.L.243-2003, SEC.12.
IN Code § 12-12.5-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.5. Quality Improvement Services|Chapter 1. Bureau of Quality Improvement Services|12-12.5-1-2. Organization of Bureau

Sec. 2. The director shall organize the bureau in the manner necessary to carry out the bureau's duties.As added by P.L.243-2003, SEC.12.
IN Code § 12-12.5-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.5. Quality Improvement Services|Chapter 1. Bureau of Quality Improvement Services|12-12.5-1-3. Duties

Sec. 3. The bureau shall do the following:(1) Monitor services provided by the following:(A) An entity that provides services to an individual with funds provided by the division or under the authority of the division.(B) An entity that has entered into a provider agreement under IC 12-15-11 to provide Medicaid in-home waiver services.(2) Assist other bureaus in the division with quality assurance or quality improvement activities.As added by P.L.243-2003, SEC.12.
IN Code § 12-12.5-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.5. Quality Improvement Services|Chapter 1. Bureau of Quality Improvement Services|12-12.5-1-4. Establishment and Administration of Complaint Process

Sec. 4. The bureau shall establish and administer a complaint process for the following:(1) An individual that receives services from an entity with funds provided through the division or under the authority of the division.(2) An entity that has entered into a provider agreement under IC 12-15-11 to provide Medicaid in-home waiver services.(3) An individual or entity certified, licensed, or otherwise approved by the division.As added by P.L.243-2003, SEC.12.
IN Code § 12-12.5-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.5. Quality Improvement Services|Chapter 1. Bureau of Quality Improvement Services|12-12.5-1-5. Rules

Sec. 5. The secretary may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to carry out this chapter.As added by P.L.243-2003, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.35-2016, SEC.28.
IN Code § 12-12.7-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 1. Bureau of Child Development Services|12-12.7-1-1. Bureau of Child Development Services Established

Sec. 1. The bureau of child development services is established within the division.As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11.
IN Code § 12-12.7-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 1. Bureau of Child Development Services|12-12.7-1-2. Organization of Bureau; Services for Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities

Sec. 2. The director shall organize the bureau in the manner necessary to carry out the bureau's duties. However, the bureau must include a unit of services for infants and toddlers with disabilities.As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11.
IN Code § 12-12.7-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 1. Bureau of Child Development Services|12-12.7-1-3. Bureau Duties

Sec. 3. The bureau shall do the following:(1) Plan, establish, and operate programs and services relating to child development services.(2) Design all necessary state plans for child development services required for the receipt and disbursement of any money available to the state from the federal government.(3) Direct the disbursement and administer the use of money from all sources for child development programs administered under this article.As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11.
IN Code § 12-12.7-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 2. Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program|12-12.7-2-1. "Agency"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "agency" means a department, a commission, a council, a board, a bureau, a division, a service, an office, or an administration that is responsible for providing services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, including the following:(1) The division of mental health and addiction.(2) The state department of health.(3) The division of family resources.(4) The division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services.(5) The department of education.(6) The department of child services.As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11.
IN Code § 12-12.7-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 2. Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program|12-12.7-2-2. "Council"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "council" refers to the interagency coordinating council established by section 7 of this chapter.As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11.
IN Code § 12-12.7-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 2. Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program|12-12.7-2-4. "Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities"

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this chapter, "infants and toddlers with disabilities" means individuals from birth through two (2) years of age who need early intervention services because the individuals meet the following conditions:(1) Are experiencing developmental delays, as measured by appropriate diagnostic instruments and procedures, in at least one (1) of the following:(A) Cognitive development.(B) Physical development.(C) Communication development.(D) Social or emotional development.(E) Adaptive development.(2) Have a diagnosed physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay.(b) The term may also include, under rules adopted by the division, individuals from birth through two (2) years of age who are at risk of having substantial developmental delays if early intervention services are not provided.As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11.
IN Code § 12-12.7-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 2. Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program|12-12.7-2-5. Purposes of Chapter

Sec. 5. The purposes of this chapter are as follows:(1) To enhance the development and minimize the potential for developmental delay of infants and toddlers with disabilities.(2) To reduce educational costs to the state by minimizing the need for special education and related services after infants and toddlers with disabilities reach school age.(3) To minimize the likelihood of institutionalization and maximize the potential for independent living of individuals with disabilities.(4) To enhance the capacity of families to meet the special needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities.(5) To comply with 20 U.S.C. 1431 through 1444.As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.210-2015, SEC.27.
IN Code § 12-12.7-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 2. Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program|12-12.7-2-6. Administration and Supervision; Financial Responsibility

Sec. 6. (a) The division shall do the following:(1) Carry out the general administration and supervision of programs and activities receiving assistance under this chapter, monitor programs and activities implemented by the state, regardless of whether the programs and activities are receiving assistance under this chapter, and ensure that the state complies with 20 U.S.C. 1431 through 1444 in implementing this chapter.(2) Identify and coordinate all available resources from federal, state, local, and private sources, and use all applicable resources to the full extent of the resources.(3) Develop procedures to ensure that early intervention services are provided to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families in a timely manner pending the resolution of disputes among public agencies and providers.(4) Resolve disputes within an agency or between agencies.(5) Enter into formal interagency agreements that define the financial responsibility of each agency for paying for early intervention services consistent with Indiana law and procedures for resolving disputes, including all additional components necessary to ensure meaningful cooperation and coordination.(6) Develop and implement utilization review procedures for services provided under this chapter.(7) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish a cost participation schedule for purposes of section 17 of this chapter.(b) The state shall designate an individual or entity responsible for assigning financial responsibility among appropriate agencies under this chapter.As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.210-2015, SEC.28; P.L.108-2019, SEC.191.
IN Code § 12-12.7-2-6.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 2. Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program|12-12.7-2-6.5. Make-Up Therapy Sessions

Sec. 6.5. Not later than November 1, 2019, the division shall review and revise the division's current policy regarding make-up therapy sessions, including defining what constitutes a "make-up" or "missed" session, based on recommendations from the council. The revised policy must allow for make-up sessions and must be based on a child's current development progress and the goals of the individualized family service plan.As added by P.L.131-2019, SEC.1.
IN Code § 12-12.7-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 2. Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program|12-12.7-2-7. Establishment of Council

Sec. 7. The interagency coordinating council is established.As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11.
IN Code § 12-12.7-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 2. Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program|12-12.7-2-8. Membership

Sec. 8. (a) The council consists of at least fifteen (15) but not more than twenty-five (25) members appointed by the governor as follows:(1) At least twenty percent (20%) of the members must be individuals who:(A) are parents, including minority parents, of infants or toddlers with disabilities or of children who are less than thirteen (13) years of age with disabilities; and(B) have knowledge of or experience with programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities.At least one (1) of the members described in this subdivision must be a parent of an infant or toddler with a disability or of a child less than seven (7) years of age with a disability.(2) At least twenty percent (20%) of the members must be public or private providers of early intervention services.(3) At least one (1) member must be a member of the general assembly.(4) Each of the state agencies involved in the provision of or payment for early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families must be represented by at least one (1) member. The members described in this subdivision must have sufficient authority to engage in policy planning and implementation on behalf of the state agency the member represents.(5) At least one (1) member must be involved in personnel preparation.(6) At least one (1) member must:(A) represent a state educational agency responsible for preschool services to children with disabilities; and(B) have sufficient authority to engage in policy planning and implementation on behalf of the agency.(7) At least one (1) member must represent the department of insurance created by IC 27-1-1-1.(8) At least one (1) member must represent an agency or program that is:(A) located in Indiana; and(B) authorized to participate in the Head Start program under 42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.(9) At least one (1) member must represent a state agency responsible for child care.(10) At least one (1) member must represent the office of Medicaid policy and planning established by IC 12-8-6.5-1.(11) At least one (1) member must be a representative designated by the office of coordinator for education of homeless children and youths.(12) At least one (1) member must be a state foster care representative from the department of child services established by IC 31-25-1-1.(13) At least one (1) member must represent the division of mental health and addiction established by IC 12-21-1-1.(b) To the extent possible, the governor shall ensure that the membership of the council reasonably represents the population of Indiana.As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.160-2012, SEC.30.
IN Code § 12-12.7-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 2. Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program|12-12.7-2-9. Appointment and Terms of Council Members

Sec. 9. (a) The governor shall make the initial appointments under section 8 of this chapter with staggered terms and subsequent appointments for terms of three (3) years. However, a member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed.(b) A council member may be reappointed for succeeding terms.As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.111-2020, SEC.3.
IN Code § 12-12.7-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 2. Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program|12-12.7-2-10. Election and Terms of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

Sec. 10. (a) The council shall annually elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from within its membership.(b) A member of the council who is a representative of the division may not serve as chairperson or vice chairperson of the council.(c) A chairperson and vice chairperson may be reelected for succeeding terms.As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.111-2020, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-12.7-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 2. Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program|12-12.7-2-11. Called Meetings

Sec. 11. Any of the following may call a meeting of the council:(1) The chairperson of the council.(2) The vice chairperson, if the chairperson is not available.As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.111-2020, SEC.5.
IN Code § 12-12.7-2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 2. Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program|12-12.7-2-12. Vacancies

Sec. 12. The governor shall fill vacancies on the council.As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11.
IN Code § 12-12.7-2-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 2. Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program|12-12.7-2-13. Frequency of Meetings

Sec. 13. The council shall meet at least quarterly each year.As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11.
IN Code § 12-12.7-2-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 2. Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program|12-12.7-2-14. Budget; Use of Funds

Sec. 14. The council shall prepare and approve a budget using funds under this chapter to do the following:(1) Conduct hearings and forums.(2) Pay per diem and travel and other expenses as provided in section 14.5 of this chapter to members of the council.(3) Hire the staff and obtain services that are necessary to carry out the council's functions.As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.111-2020, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-12.7-2-14.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 2. Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program|12-12.7-2-14.5. Per Diems; Traveling Expenses; Reimbursements

Sec. 14.5. (a) Any member of the council who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.(b) Any member of the council who is a state employee but who is not a member of the general assembly is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.(c) Any member of the council who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on interim study committees established by the legislative council.As added by P.L.111-2020, SEC.7.
IN Code § 12-12.7-2-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 2. Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program|12-12.7-2-15. Powers and Duties

Sec. 15. The council shall do the following:(1) Advise and assist the division in the performance of the responsibilities set forth in section 6 of this chapter, particularly the following:(A) Identification of sources of fiscal and other support for services for early intervention programs.(B) Use of existing resources to the full extent in implementing early intervention programs.(C) Assignment of financial responsibility to the appropriate agency.(D) Promotion of interagency agreements.(E) Development and implementation of utilization review procedures.(2) Advise and assist the division in the preparation of applications required under 20 U.S.C. 1431 through 1444.(3) Prepare and submit an annual report to the governor, the general assembly, and the United States Secretary of Education by November 1 of each year concerning the status of early intervention programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. The report must contain the following information concerning the funding of the program under this chapter:(A) The total amount billed to a federal or state program each state fiscal year for services provided under this chapter, including the following programs:(i) Medicaid.(ii) The children's health insurance program.(iii) The federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program (45 CFR 265).(iv) Any other state or federal program.(B) The total amount billed each state fiscal year to an insurance company for services provided under this chapter and the total amount reimbursed by the insurance company.(C) The total copayments collected under this chapter each state fiscal year.(D) The total administrative expenditures.A report submitted under this subdivision to the general assembly must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.(4) Periodically request from the agencies responsible for providing early childhood intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and preschool special education programs written reports concerning the implementation of each agency's respective programs.(5) Make recommendations to the various agencies concerning improvements to each agency's delivery of services.(6) Otherwise comply with 20 U.S.C. 1441.As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.210-2015, SEC.29; P.L.130-2018, SEC.45.
IN Code § 12-12.7-2-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 12.7. Child Development Services|Chapter 2. Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program|12-12.7-2-16. Advice and Assistance Regarding Other Services

Sec. 16. (a) To the extent that the services are appropriate, the council shall advise and assist the department of education regarding the transition of toddlers with disabilities to preschool special education services under IC 20-35.(b) The council may advise and assist the division and the department of education regarding the provision of appropriate services for children who are less than six (6) years of age.As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11.