Gov. Bill Lee is proposing extending critical early intervention services through the Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) to children with disabilities and developmental delays in his FY23 budget.
Currently TEIS provides services to eligible infants and toddlers from birth until the age of 3. The services are voluntary and are free to the family. Services include developmental therapies, such as occupational, speech and physical therapy, to help children reach their optimal development.
Under the current proposal, children enrolled in TEIS would have the option to remain on the program until their 4th birthday or choose to transition to special education services within their local school district.
This proposal is subject to approval by the Tennessee General Assembly and U.S. Department of Education before it can take effect.
Learn more about TEIS here: https://www.tn.gov/didd/for-consumers/tennessee-early-intervention-system-teis.html