RI S2785

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)

Requires EOHHS to pursue a Medicaid state plan amendment and allocate $211,200 in state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates for early intervention services, with implementation by October 1, 2026

Mandates EOHHS maintain a public data dashboard with at least two years of early intervention data, including monthly updates on children receiving services and those waiting more than 45 days for evaluation by city/town

Requires staff vacancy reporting at least every six months, showing number of full-time equivalent staff and vacancy rates by occupation for service coordinators, early educators, and licensed professionals

Adds requirement that EOHHS post translated complaint process information on its website for parents dissatisfied with evaluations, eligibility determinations, or services under IDEA Part C