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CT HB06805

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Committee on Children

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Developmental Services to implement hearing test notification procedures in the birth-to-three program by October 1, 2015
  • Mandates that parents or guardians of children in the birth-to-three program who exhibit delayed speech, language, or hearing development be notified of hearing testing availability
  • Notification must include information on benefits of hearing testing for children, available resources for testing and treatment, and potential financial assistance options
  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Developmental Services to adopt regulations to implement these notification requirements under Connecticut General Statutes chapter 54

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Birth-to-three Program And Hearing Tests.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/19/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/17/2015
Joint Committee on Children2/18/2015

Full Bill Text

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