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ND HB1366

Bill

Status

Passed

4/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Maragos

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Origin

House of Representatives

64th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • School for the deaf shall collaborate with school districts to ensure deaf and hearing impaired children and families receive appropriate services and resources

  • Required services include screening and assessment of hearing capabilities and communication needs at the earliest possible age, with continuation throughout the child's educational experience

  • Early intervention programs must provide solid language bases at the earliest age possible, including opportunities to interact with deaf and hearing impaired adult role models and peers in person or through technology

  • Qualified teachers, interpreters, and resource personnel who communicate effectively in the child's mode of communication must be available

  • School for the deaf must make information available to parents and provide public awareness concerning medical, cultural, and linguistic issues of deafness and hearing loss

Legislative Description

AN ACT to provide for collaboration between the school for the deaf and school districts on the provision of appropriate services and resources to children who are deaf or hearing impaired and the families of children who are deaf or hearing impaired.

Last Action

Signed by Governor 04/15

4/16/2015

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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