Ky. Rev. Stat. § 200.650 (2026)

The General Assembly hereby finds and declares that there is an urgent and substantial need: (1) To enhance the development of all infants and toddlers with disabilities in the Commonwealth of Kentucky in order to minimize developmental delay, and to maximize individual potential for adult independence; (2) To enhance the capacity of families to meet the needs of their infants and toddlers with disabilities; (3) To reduce the educational costs by minimizing the need for special education and related services after infants and toddlers with disabilities reach school age; (4) To reduce future social services costs and to minimize the likelihood of institutionalization of individuals with disabilities; (5) To prevent secondary impairments and disabilities by improving the health of infants and toddlers, thereby reducing health costs for the families and the state; and (6) To comply with federal law as it pertains to services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Effective: July 15, 1994 History: Created 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 313, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1994.