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Annual Part C Grant Application
PART C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act:
"Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities"
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS), as lead agency for Part C, is providing the public the opportunity to review and comment on California's draft application for 2013 federal early intervention funds. The application is for Early Start, California’s statewide system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers (birth to three years of age) with disabilities and their families. The application addresses the State budget period beginning July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
The application will be posted for 60 days beginning February 22, 2013 according to federal requirements. Please note that information may be updated prior to submission to the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) based on OSEP guidance and receipt of more recent information.
The application can be viewed at:
- Part C Application (PDF)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
DDS will accept public input on the application beginning February 22, 2013 until March 22, 2013. Persons submitting comments on specific items in the application should identify the item, referenced by the page number, and indicate support, opposition, suggested changes, additions or deletions pertaining to the specific item. Input will be considered if submitted to and received by the DDS contact person listed below prior to 5:00 p.m., March 22, 2013. Comments on the application will be summarized by DDS and forwarded to OSEP.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearings will be conducted on March 28, 2013 and April 4, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the DDS headquarters, 1600 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 in Room 360. The Public Hearings will also be accessible via teleconference at 888-251-2909, Passcode 507301.
CONTACT:
Department of Developmental Services
Early Start Section
1600 9th Street, Room 330 (MS 3-8)
Sacramento, CA 95814
Anna Ly Luc
Voice: (916) 653-3695
E-mail: anna.luc@dds.ca.gov