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Enhanced Education for Visually and Hearing Impaired Students

This Act aims to improve the quality of special education and early intervention for children and youth with visual disabilities, who are deaf or hard of hearing, or deaf-blind. It ensures these children receive specialized support and instruction tailored to their unique needs, regardless of other diagnoses. It also introduces new evaluation and educational planning requirements to better address their language and communication needs.
Key points
Strengthening identification and support for students with visual, hearing, or deaf-blind disabilities, even if they have other diagnoses.
Requiring states to develop plans ensuring appropriate evaluations and access to qualified professionals for these students.
Establishing the Anne Sullivan Macy Center to support curriculum development, teacher training, and research for students with visual disabilities.
Introducing intervener services for deaf-blind children to ensure their access to information and communication.
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Print number: 117_S_813
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-03-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_813.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Strengthening identification and support for students with visual, hearing, or deaf-blind disabilities, even if they have other diagnoses.
  • Requiring states to develop plans ensuring appropriate evaluations and access to qualified professionals for these students.
  • Establishing the Anne Sullivan Macy Center to support curriculum development, teacher training, and research for students with visual disabilities.
  • Introducing intervener services for deaf-blind children to ensure their access to information and communication.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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