Subject to paragraph (c) of this section, each lead agency must--
(a) Establish or adopt the procedural safeguards that meet the requirements of this subpart, including the provisions on confidentiality in Secs. 303.401 through 303.417, parental consent and notice in Secs. 303.420 and 303.421, surrogate parents in Sec. 303.422, and dispute resolution procedures in Sec. 303.430;
(b) Ensure the effective implementation of the safeguards by each participating agency (including the lead agency and EIS providers) in the statewide system that is involved in the provision of early intervention services under this part; and
(c) Make available to parents an initial copy of the child's early intervention record, at no cost to the parents. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1439(a))
Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information and Early
Intervention Records