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RI H7586
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Megan Cotter
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AI Summary
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Transfers oversight of Rhode Island's early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays from the Department of Human Services to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)
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Directs EOHHS to increase Medicaid payment rates for early intervention services by October 1, 2026, allocating an estimated $211,200 in state general revenue based on the 2025 rate review recommendations
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Requires EOHHS to maintain a public early intervention data dashboard with at least 2 years of data, including monthly updates on children receiving services and those waiting more than 45 days for evaluation by city/town
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Mandates staff reporting every 6 months showing the number of full-time equivalent staff providing IDEA Part C services and vacancy rates by occupation
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Requires EOHHS to post translated information about parents' rights to file complaints regarding early intervention services on the public website
Legislative Description
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.
Health And Safety
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
2/6/2026