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Part
C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
was established in 1986. Known as Early Intervention (EI),
it is available in all 50 states and 7 territories. Children
under the age of three who have a disability or significant
delays in development can receive EI services. In eight states,
the program also includes those who are at-risk for delays
in development. |
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Census
data from 1999 – 2005 showed an increase of approximately
100,000 children served in EI (49% increase) while during
the same time period the breakdown of Part C Federal allocation
per child decreased from almost $2000 per child to barely
$1600 per child (21% decrease). |
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