(a) A center must ensure the provision of functional developmental services based on the needs of a minor, in accordance with the minor's plan of care and as ordered by a minor's prescribing physician.
(b) A center must refer a minor to Early Childhood Intervention, within seven days after identification of a developmental delay or risk of developmental delay in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, §303.303 (relating to Referral Procedures).
(c) A center must ensure that each minor has a functional assessment incorporated into the comprehensive assessment to include developmentally appropriate areas.
(d) A minor's functional assessment must include:
  (1) measurable goals that enhance independent functioning in daily activities and to promote socialization;
  (2) a description of a minor's strengths and present performance level with respect to each goal;
  (3) skills areas in priority order; and
  (4) planning for specific areas identified as needing development.

Source Note: The provisions of this §550.507 adopted to be effective September 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 6569; transferred effective May 1, 2019, as published in the Texas Register April 12, 2019, 44 TexReg 1875