Interagency Agreement Draft for Public Comment

NORTH CAROLINA INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH OR AT RISK FOR DISABILITIES AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE AND THEIR FAMILIES UNDER PARTS C AND B OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) Revised Document DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT NORTH CAROLINA INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH OR AT RISK FOR DISABILITIES AGES BIRTH THROUGH THREE AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES FOR AGES THREE THROUGH FIVE AND THEIR FAMILIES UNDER PARTS C AND B OF IDEA TABLE OF CONTENTS PURPOSE Page 1SERVICE PRINCIPLES Page 2 SYSTEM LEVEL PRECEPTS Page 4 SPECIFIC AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES Page 9 DISPUTE RSOLUTION Page 1EFCTIVE DATE age 12 2 PURPOSE The purpose of this agreement is to ensure cooperation in the development of a statewide, comprehensive, coordinated, collaborative, multidisciplinary, and interagency service delivery system which meets the federal and state requirements for services to children with or at risk for disabilities ages birth through three and for children with disabilities ages three through five (Pre-Kindergarten) and their families. Federal laws require cooperation among State agencies responsible for the administration and/or supervision of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The responsibilities and activities delineated in this agreement are referenced and supported in the following ...