The bill establishes a new section in Chapter 16-24 of the General Laws, creating an "early childhood IDEA services task force" to enhance early childhood services for children with developmental delays and disabilities in Rhode Island. Co-chaired by officials from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, the task force will include representatives from various organizations and parents of affected children. It aims to address challenges in accessing inclusive early childhood services, particularly focusing on staffing shortages and long waiting lists for evaluations. The task force will convene once $250,000 in funding is secured, which the Executive Office of Health and Human Services is tasked with pursuing.

The bill includes specific insertions into current law, such as the requirement for the task force to submit interim and final reports with recommendations for improving early childhood IDEA services. These recommendations will address updates to laws and regulations, funding strategies, workforce development, public awareness campaigns, and ensuring continuity of services. The task force's work will culminate in a final report aimed at ensuring that at least 80% of young children receive developmental screenings and that services are provided in natural and least restrictive environments. No deletions from existing law are specified in the text provided. The act will take effect upon passage.