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Improved Education for Students with Visual and Hearing Disabilities

This act aims to enhance the quality of special education for children and youth with visual, hearing, or deaf-blind disabilities. It introduces new rules for identification, evaluation, and support to ensure access to appropriate teaching and communication methods. As a result, parents and guardians can expect more personalized educational support for their children.
Key points
Increased access to specialized education: Students with visual, hearing, or deaf-blind disabilities will receive better support, regardless of additional disabilities.
Early intervention: New rules will ensure faster and more effective support for infants and toddlers with hearing or deaf-blind disabilities.
Support for teachers and parents: The act provides for the development of specialized personnel and access to up-to-date information and technical assistance for parents and educators.
New support center: The Anne Sullivan Macy Center will be established to support research, training, and programs for students with visual disabilities.
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Additional Information
Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act
Print number: HR 1959
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Process start date: 2021-03-17