2016 Delaware Code
Title 16 - Health and Safety
CHAPTER 2. CONGENITAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES
Subchapter II Infants And Toddlers Early Intervention Program
§ 211. Purpose.

The purposes of this subchapter are as follows:

(1) To enhance the development and minimize the potential for developmental delay of infants and toddlers with disabilities;

(2) To reduce the educational costs to society by minimizing the need for special education and related services after infants and toddlers 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; and

(5) To fully implement the infants and toddlers program established by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, codified at 20 U.S.C. §§ 1431-1445, or any amendment or reenactment thereof.

71 Del. Laws, c. 286, § 4.;