What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 813.
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.
Status:
Expired
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