Review & Comment Period Open for Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C Application for the Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program
The official Public Comment Period begins on April 1, 2024.
Each year the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) provides access and opportunity for interested parties, including families, Early Intervention (EI) providers, and other professionals, to review and make comments on the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C application for the Infant Toddler Early Intervention program for Federal Fiscal Year 2024.
Anyone who would like to review the proposed grant application can find the document at: Early Intervention Services (pa.gov) or Early Intervention (pa.gov) on the right side menu of the webpages. Hard copies can also be requested by emailing ra-ocdintervention@pa.gov or by calling 717-346-9320.
Opportunities to provide public comment include:
- Visit Part C Grant Public Comment. This link will allow for online comment opportunity.
- Submitting written comments regarding the proposed grant application can be directed to Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports, ATTN: Public Comments for Part C Grant Application, 607 South Drive, 4th Floor Rotunda, Harrisburg, PA 17120 or at ra-ocdintervention@pa.gov
- Attending the Public Comment session to be held on April 15, 2024, from 1-2 PM. During this time, the Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports will be available to receive comments regarding the application. The Public Comment session will be held via Zoom using the following participation information:
- https://paiu.zoom.us/j/92055597686
- (877) 369-0926 (US Toll Free)
- Meeting ID: 920 5559 7686
If you need an accommodation or assistance to review the proposed grant application or to submit comments, please contact ra-ocdintervention@pa.gov or by calling 717-346-9320.
Comments will be accepted through May 15, 2024. All comments will be reviewed and considered by the Department before submitting the final grant application.