Code of Virginia § 2.2-5300. Definitions.
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As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Council" means the Virginia Interagency Coordinating Council created pursuant to § 2.2-2664 .
"Early intervention services" means services provided through Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. § 1431 et seq.), as amended, designed to meet the developmental needs of each child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development and provided to children from birth to age three who have
(i)a 25 percent developmental delay in one or more areas of development,
(ii)atypical development, or
(iii)a diagnosed physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay. Early intervention services provided in the child's home and in accordance with this chapter shall not be construed to be home health services as referenced in § 32.1-162.7 .
"Participating agencies" means the Departments of Health, of Education, of Medical Assistance Services, of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, and of Social Services; the Departments for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and for the Blind and Vision Impaired; and the Bureau of Insurance within the State Corporation Commission.
1992, c. 771, § 2.1-760; 1999, cc. 640 , 684 ; 2001, c. 844 ; 2005, c. 695 ; 2009, cc. 813 , 840 ; 2013, c. 571 .