Public Notices

Background: The update is contained within the Part C Rules and Regulations document below. The eligibility change adjusts Montana's definition for a qualifying measurable delay with an intended effective date of October 1, 2026.

Current definition for a qualifying measurable delay:

(1) A minimum of 50% delay in any one of the developmental areas; or

(2) A 25% delay in two or more of the developmental areas...

 

Proposed definition for a qualifying measurable delay:

(1) A minimum of 40% delay in any one of the developmental areas; or

(2) A 20% delay in two or more of the developmental areas...

(See page 19 of the document below for more information)

This proposed adjustment will result in more children meeting the qualifying measurable delay criteria and is intended to increase the number of children served by Part C services in Montana.

Public Comment is open until July 15, 2026 and may be submitted to partchelp@mt.gov