41-2021. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. ' Early intervention programs and services' means developmental services that are provided under public supervision at no cost, except if federal or state law provides for a system of payments by families, and that are designed to meet one or more of an infant's or toddler's developmental needs. 2. ' Infants and toddlers' means children from birth to thirty-six months of age who need early intervention programs and services because they have either of the following: (a) A developmental need as evidenced by experiencing developmental delays, as measured by appropriate diagnostic instruments and procedures, in one or more of the following areas: (i) Cognitive development. (ii) Physical development. (iii) Language and speech development. (iv) Psychosocial development. (v) Self-help skills. (b) A diagnosed physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in developmental delays. 3. ' Interagency coordinating council for infants and toddlers' means the council established by order of the governor in accordance with federal law.
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