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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Department of Early Childhood Act. In a provision requiring procedural safeguards for families by each public agency involved in the provision of early intervention services, provides that a parent or guardian, a provider, a regional intake entity, or the Department must request an impartial hearing on the due process complaint within 2 years after the date the parent or guardian, lead agency, or early intervention services provider knew or should have known about the alleged action that forms the basis of the due process complaint. Effective January 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Department of Early Childhood Act to establish a two-year time limit for requesting an impartial hearing on a due process complaint related to early intervention services, meaning parents, guardians, providers, regional intake entities, or the Department must file such a request within two years of knowing or reasonably should have known about the issue. This change aims to streamline the resolution process for families and providers involved in early intervention, which are services designed to support infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/06/2026)
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