MO HB2813

Establishes the "Deaf Child's Bill of Rights" requiring appropriate hearing and vision screenings by professionals proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) and English, with the right to learn both languages from the earliest possible age

Mandates individualized early language access services with assessments every 3 months prior to kindergarten and every 3 years until age 21, with state agency intervention required if a child fails to show progress

Requires all pre-K through 12th grade educational entities to provide full placement options, inform parents about all school choices including the state school for the deaf, and ensure access to qualified teachers, interpreters, and support personnel fluent in ASL and English

Requires a certified deaf interpreter in classrooms for children under 7 years old who do not receive direct instruction, and guarantees deaf children opportunities to meet with deaf adult role models and deaf peers

Designates a state agency to track each deaf child from birth or identification until age 21, with annual publication of compliance data and potential intervention for schools found in violation where children show language deprivation