§ 300.186 Assistance under other Federal programs.

Plain English summary

This section prohibits States from using Part B of IDEA as a basis to reduce medical or other assistance available under Medicaid (Title XIX) or the Maternal and Child Health program (Title V) of the Social Security Act. States also may not alter eligibility under those programs in connection with providing FAPE to children with disabilities.

Key requirements

• Part B of the Act may not be construed to permit a State to reduce medical and other assistance available under titles V and XIX of the Social Security Act with respect to the provision of FAPE for children with disabilities in the State.
• Part B of the Act may not be construed to permit a State to alter eligibility under titles V and XIX of the Social Security Act with respect to the provision of FAPE for children with disabilities in the State.

Affected parties

• States
• Children with disabilities
• State Medicaid agencies
• State Title V program administrators
• Local Educational Agencies (LEAs)

Official source

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/part-300/section-300.186