An Act relating to public school students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

This bill requires Alaska public schools to provide parents of deaf or hard of hearing students with comprehensive, unbiased information about hearing technology, communication methods (like sign language, cochlear implants, or spoken language approaches), and support services. It mandates that schools respect parents' choice of communication method for their child and provide services using that method through trained professionals. The bill also establishes a state-run centralized residential program for deaf students, offering specialized educational services and requiring school districts to follow specific protocols if operating the program. These changes directly affect deaf/hard of hearing students, their families, and school districts across Alaska.