What % of developmental delay do children still need to be at in order to continue qualifying for ECI after 6 months of service?

What % of developmental delay do children still need to be at in order to continue qualifying for ECI after 6 months of service?

• A. 15%
• B. 10%
• C. 20%
• D. 25%

Answer: (A)

Continuing eligibility for ECI after six months relies on whether the child still shows a measurable developmental delay. The standard used is that the child remains at least fifteen percent delayed in one or more developmental areas when re-evaluated. This ensures ongoing services are focused on children with persistent needs rather than those who have essentially caught up. If the delay falls below fifteen percent, the child would no longer qualify for ECI and would transition out or to another appropriate supports. A smaller threshold would be too permissive, keeping near-age-expected children enrolled, while a larger threshold would exclude children who still have meaningful delay. Fifteen percent is the threshold used to determine continued eligibility.

Continuing eligibility for ECI after six months relies on whether the child still shows a measurable developmental delay. The standard used is that the child remains at least fifteen percent delayed in one or more developmental areas when re-evaluated. This ensures ongoing services are focused on children with persistent needs rather than those who have essentially caught up. If the delay falls below fifteen percent, the child would no longer qualify for ECI and would transition out or to another appropriate supports. A smaller threshold would be too permissive, keeping near-age-expected children enrolled, while a larger threshold would exclude children who still have meaningful delay. Fifteen percent is the threshold used to determine continued eligibility.