Policy, Regulations and State Guidance
In this section you will find policy, regulations and state resources for Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), Early On Michigan and Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE).
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2025-2026 Early On Federal Grant Important Information
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2025-2026 Early On Federal Allocations
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Early On Consultant EOTTA Specialist Assignments
(PDF)
- Posted:09/17/2025
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Early On Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
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Early On Michigan State Plan
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IDEA 2004 Part C Statute
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IDEA 2011 Part C Regulations
(PDF)
- Posted:08/29/2018
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Michigan Birth through Five (0-5) Child Outcomes Summary Process Manual (Revised January 2025)
(PDF)
- Posted:01/16/2025
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) statute regarding children birth to age 3 with disabilities or developmental delays.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations regarding children birth to age 3 with disabilities or developmental delays.
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Early On Procedural Safeguards Protecting Families Rights
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Early On Michigan Family Rights Resources
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Early On Prior Written Notice
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Early On Procedural Safeguards (Arabic)
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Early On Procedural Safeguards (English)
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Early On Procedural Safeguards (Spanish)
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Procedural Safeguards Resources
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Clarification Around Request for Protected Information and Authorization to Release forms
(PDF)
- Posted:09/27/2019
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Consent as Defined in IDEA (MDE_May 2020)
(PDF)
- Posted:09/05/2024
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Early On & Special Education Due Process Complaint Procedures
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Early On & Special Education Due Process Complaint Steps
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Early On & Special Education Due Process Complaint Steps Filed by District
(PDF)
- Posted:10/25/2024
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Early On & Special Education State Complaints: Procedures and Model Forms
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Early On Procedural Safeguards Protecting Families' Rights Memo
(PDF)
- Posted:08/29/2018
This memo provides information about the use of the Request for Protected Information (Non-Health) and Authorization to Release Early On Record Forms. This memo also has important information about the Uninterrupted Scholars Act of 2013 and the sharing of information between education and child welfare agencies.
Sets the policy and procedures for due process
Includes a flow chart that outlines the steps involved when a due process complaint is filed by a parent
Includes a flow chart that outlines the steps involved when a due process complaint is filed by a district.
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Available in English, Spanish, and Arabic
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Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE)
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Michigan Administrative Rules for Education (MARSE) With Related IDEA Federal Regulations
(PDF)
- Posted:08/29/2018
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Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Guidance
(PDF)
- Posted:12/03/2025
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Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Guidance Appendix A
(PDF)
- Posted:12/03/2025
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Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) Early Childhood Development Delay (ECDD) Guidance
(PDF)
- Posted:12/03/2025
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Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) Other Health Impairment (OHI) Guidance Guidance
(PDF)
- Posted:12/03/2025
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Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) Other Health Impairment (OHI) Resource Sample
(PDF)
- Posted:12/03/2025
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Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) Speech and Language Impairment (SLI) Guidance
(PDF)
- Posted:12/03/2025
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Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) Speech-Language Impairment (SLI) Warning Signs Guidance
(PDF)
- Posted:12/03/2025
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MMSE Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) Guidance
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MMSE Visual Impairment including Blindness Guidance
(PDF)
- Posted:11/27/2024
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Personnel Standards
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Early On Personnel Standards
(PDF)
- Posted:08/29/2018
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Early On Personnel Standards and Essentials of Early On FAQ
(PDF)
- Posted:06/19/2018
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Essentials of Early On Memo
(PDF)
- Posted:06/19/2018
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Infant Mental Health Endorsement for Early On: What, Why and How
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Voices of The Workforce: Why Endorsement Matters
This brief video was created by the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health in 2025 to provide an overview of the Infant Mental Health Endorsement process. For questions about endorsement contact miaimh.easy.imhe@gmail.com
In this video, professionals share how the Competency Guidelines have supported the impact of the Infant/Early Childhood Endorsement credential on their work and the value of being endorsed to strengthen their practice. Their voices are helping to shape policies, inform practice, and drive lasting change in the infant/early childhood mental health field.
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State Performance Plan (SPP)/Annual Performance Report (APR) Resources
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Michigan FFY23 Part CSPP/APR
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Michigan Part C FFY 22 State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report
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Part C SPP/APR for Early On Summary of Indicators and Targets
(PDF)
- Posted:06/19/2018
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SPP/APR Targets FFY 2020-2025
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State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) website
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State Systemic Improvement Plan Phase III, Final Report
(PDF)
- Posted:05/28/2020
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