HB 3032 - DIGEST

Finds that unbiased and comprehensive information about the spectrum of communication and educational options available to children who are deaf or hard of hearing should be provided to families upon enrollment in the prekindergarten through twelfth grade education system and upon the start of the individualized education plan transition services provided at age fourteen, to support informed choices at each of these critical decision-making points.

Provides that, by September 1, 2006, each school district shall be prepared to offer a spectrum of services, including sign language-based and oral-based programming, for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.