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OR HB2133
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tawna Sanchez
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AI Summary
- Superintendent of Public Instruction must establish a program to assess, monitor, and track language developmental milestones of deaf or hard of hearing children from birth through age eight, covering both American Sign Language and English communication
- Annual language assessments required for all deaf or hard of hearing children under nine, delivered by early intervention services (birth-3), early special education (3-kindergarten age), or school districts (kindergarten onward)
- 13-member advisory committee appointed to develop program implementation plans by July 1, 2027, including representatives from Oregon School for the Deaf, licensed teachers, speech-language pathologists, parents, and linguistics researchers
- Department of Education must publish annual reports by December 15 each year (starting 2028) comparing language and literacy milestones of deaf or hard of hearing children to their hearing peers
- Takes effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns; advisory committee provision repealed January 2, 2028
Legislative Description
Relating to children with hearing impairments; prescribing an effective date.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Education1/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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