§ 14.153. Evaluation.

 Notwithstanding the requirements adopted by reference:

   (1)  Evaluations shall be conducted by early intervention agencies for children who are thought to be eligible for early intervention and who are referred for evaluation.

   (2)  Evaluations shall be sufficient in scope and depth to investigate information relevant to the young child’s suspected disability, including physical development, cognitive and sensory development, learning problems, learning strengths and educational needs, communication development, social and emotional development, self-help skills and health considerations, as well as an assessment of the family’s perceived strengths and needs which will enhance the child’s development.

   (3)  The assessment shall include information to assist the MDT to determine whether the child has a disability and needs special education and related services and to determine the extent to which the child can be involved in appropriate preschool activities.

   (4)  The following timeline applies to the completion of evaluations and reevaluations under this section:

     (i)   Initial evaluation or reevaluation shall be completed and a copy of the evaluation report presented to the parents no later than 60 days after the early intervention agency receives written parental consent.

     (ii)   Notwithstanding the requirements incorporated by reference in 34 CFR 300.536 (relating to reevaluation), a reevaluation report shall be provided within 60 days from the date that the request for reevaluation was received from the parent or teacher, or from the date that a determination is made that conditions warrant a reevaluation.

     (iii)   Reevaluations shall occur at least every 2 years.

   (5)  Each eligible young child shall be evaluated by an MDT, to make a determination of continued eligibility for early intervention services and to develop an evaluation report in accordance with the requirements concerning evaluation under §  14.123 (relating to evaluation), excluding the provision to include a certified school psychologist where appropriate under §  14.123(a).

   The provisions of this §  14.153 adopted June 8, 2001, effective June 9, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 3021.

   This section cited in 22 Pa. Code §  14.151 (relating to purpose).