The birth-to-three program, established under section 17a-248b and administered by the Office of Early Childhood, shall provide mental health services to any child eligible for early intervention services pursuant to Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 USC 1431 et seq., as amended from time to time. Any child not eligible for services under said act shall be referred by the program to a licensed mental health care provider for evaluation and treatment, as needed.(P.A. 13-178, S. 3; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 261.)History: P.A. 13-178 effective July 1, 2013; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5 replaced 'Department of Developmental Services' with 'Office of Early Childhood', effective July 1, 2015. The birth-to-three program, established under section 17a-248b and administered by the Office of Early Childhood, shall provide mental health services to any child eligible for early intervention services pursuant to Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 USC 1431 et seq., as amended from time to time. Any child not eligible for services under said act shall be referred by the program to a licensed mental health care provider for evaluation and treatment, as needed.(P.A. 13-178, S. 3; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 261.)History: P.A. 13-178 effective July 1, 2013; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5 replaced 'Department of Developmental Services' with 'Office of Early Childhood', effective July 1, 2015.
Connecticut Legal Code
§ 17a-248h
Connecticut Title 17a — Connecticut law
Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_319b.htm#sec_17a-248h· Version 2026