The Massachusetts Department of Public Health will hold public hearings on their proposed deep changes to early intervention programs, including increased parent participation fees of 6x (600%), eligibility requirements raised to 40% delay (instead of 30%), and as much as 50% delay in expressive language. Hearings on the following dates:
Thursday, February 25th (Western Region) 1:30-3:30 p.m., DPH23 Service Center, Northampton
Monday, March 1st (Eastern Region) 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m., Department of Public Health, Boston.
Early Intervention - DPH Proposal Increased Fees and Decreased Eligibility Requirements