(1) EIS provider agencies must comply with the use of funds guidance and requirements as set forth in state and federal law.

(2) State and federal funds for the ESIT program may only be expended for ESIT required activities as described in state and federal law.

(3) Administrative indirect expenses must be limited to no more than ten percent of the total public moneys received by an EIS provider agency providing Part C required components or direct services.

(4) Administrative indirect expenses must be limited to no more than five percent of the total public moneys received by an EIS provider agency acting as a pass through for state or federal funding.

(5) Under the department's authority, local ESIT budgets will be monitored and subject to audit for allowable expenditures.

(6) EIS provider agencies must bill all applicable funding sources including public and private insurance and families, prior to using state and federal funds for early intervention services.

(7) Public funds for the ESIT program may not be used for transition activities required under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

(8) Under Part C, allowable transition activities may be paid for with early intervention funds. EIS provider agency participation in allowable transition activities may include the following:

(a) The determination of potential eligibility for Part B prior to referral to Part B.

(b) Transition planning and activities in the IFSP, including:

(i) Discussions with parents and training, as appropriate, regarding future placements and other matters related to the child's transition; and

(ii) Procedures to prepare the child for changes in service delivery, including steps to help the child adjust to, and function in, a new setting.

(d) Sharing of information, with parental consent.

(e) Attending the eligibility and IEP meeting, upon parental request.

PDFWAC 110-400-0140

Use of funds.