MI HB6006

Establishes the "Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard-of-Hearing Children's Educational Bill of Rights Law" as part of Michigan's revised school code.

Requires the Michigan Department of Education to promote communication and language-driven practices, policies, services, and programs for deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing students.

Guarantees affected students access to quality ongoing communication, individualized educational environments based on their communication needs, trained staff, age-appropriate peers and adults, role models, full participation in school activities, and transition planning programs.

Mandates the department develop and provide school districts with a model worksheet detailing communication considerations for developing individualized education programs consistent with federal special education regulations.

Encourages all state agencies and institutions involved in early intervention and K-12 education of deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing children to establish guidelines ensuring students receive appropriate language and communication opportunities.