Updates the description of the early intervention program and the agency responsible for the program under Part C of the federal Individuals with disabilities education act.

Plain-English Summary

This bill updates Rhode Island state law to reflect the current name and description of the state's early intervention program — a program that provides developmental services to infants and toddlers (typically children from birth to age 3) who have disabilities or developmental delays. The change is connected to requirements under a federal law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), specifically a section known as "Part C," which governs how states must support very young children with special needs.

Essentially, the bill is a housekeeping measure that brings Rhode Island's written laws up to date. Over time, the state agency responsible for overseeing this early intervention program may have changed its name or had its responsibilities reorganized. This bill makes sure the official legal language in state law accurately reflects which agency is currently in charge and how the program is properly described today.

The people most directly affected are families with infants and toddlers who have developmental delays or disabilities and who rely on early intervention services such as speech therapy, physical therapy, or other developmental support. While this bill does not change the services themselves or who qualifies for them, keeping the legal language accurate helps ensure there is no confusion about program administration or accountability. The bill has been referred to the Senate Education Committee for further review.