OCDEL Opens Comment Period for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C Application

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Written By Nathan Duke

The state’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL has opened the review and comment period for the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C application for the Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program.

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The review period for the application opened on March 20 and the comment period began on April 1. It will remain open until Friday, May 8.

Each year, OCDEL provides access and opportunities for interested parties - such as families, early intervention providers, and other professionals - to review and make comments on the IDEA Part C application for the Infant Toddler Early Intervention program for the federal fiscal year.

Those interested in reviewing the proposed grant application can find the document on the state’s Early Intervention Services website in the right-hand menu of the webpages. 

Hard copies can be obtained by emailing ra-ocdintervention@pa.gov or by calling 717-346-9320. 

The opportunities to provide public comment include:

  • Visiting Part C Grant Public Comment, which allows for online comments.

  • Submitting written comments regarding the proposed grant application can be directed to the 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

  • Submitting written comments to ra-ocdintervention@pa.gov. 

Comments will be accepted through May 8. All comments will be reviewed and considered by the department before the final grant application is submitted.

Nathan Duke
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