A comment period has been scheduled to invite you to review and submit comments about the Idaho Infant Toddler Program and the implementation of the early intervention system for infants, toddlers, and their families. The Department of Health and Welfare is the lead agency to assure that needed services are available to families of children with developmental delays or children whose development is at risk of delay. The Department is responsible for identifying children who need services, evaluating their needs, providing and coordinating services, and protecting families’ and children’s rights. 88 The Department of Health and Welfare prepares and submits an application for federal funds to implement services under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Department is inviting your participation in the review of the application. This application outlines time lines for changes required by the 2004 reauthorization of the IDEA. Idaho will not be adopting revised policies at this time.* Upon written request, the application is available for review from May 20, 2005 until July 20, 2005. Requests should be directed to: Sally Blackwell Idaho Infant Toddler Program 450 West State Street, 5th Floor Boise, ID, 83720-0036. blackwes@idhw.state.id.us Comments and recommendations to the application may be submitted from June 1, 2005 to June 30, 2005 to: Sally Blackwell Idaho Infant Toddler Program 450 West State Street, 5th Floor Boise, ID, 83720-0036 blackwes@idhw.state.id.us *IDEA regulations are pending Notice of Proposed Rule-making. Upon adoption of final regulations to support the 2004 reauthorization of IDEA, Idaho will adopt revised or new policies and procedures to come into compliance with IDEA 2004. At that time, the revised application will again be available for a 30-day public comment period.