1、 Department of Defense MANUAL NUMBER 1342.12 June 17,2015 USD(P&R)SUBJECT:Implementation of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible DoD Dependents References:See Enclosure 1 1.PURPOSE.In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive(DoDD)5124.02 and DoD Instruction(DoDI)1342.1
2、2(References(a)and(b),this Manual:a.Implements section 927(c)and chapter 33 of Reference(c)(chapter 33 is also known and referred to in this Manual as“The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act,as amended(IDEA)”)section 2164(f)of Title 10,U.S.C.(Reference(d),and Reference(b).b.Implements policy
3、,assigns responsibilities,and provides procedures for managing the provision of early intervention and special education services to eligible DoD dependents.2.APPLICABILITY.This Manual:a.Applies to:(1)OSD,the Military Departments,the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint
4、Staff,the Combatant Commands,the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense,the Defense Agencies,the DoD Field Activities,and all other organizational entities within the Department of Defense(hereinafter referred to collectively as the“DoD Components”).(2)Eligible infants,toddlers