DEAF CHILDREN'S BILL OF RIGHTS
Summary
Creates the Bill of Rights for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Act. Provides that the General Assembly recognizes that it is essential for the educational and emotional growth of children who are deaf and hard of hearing to have early identification services, early intervention services, certain educational opportunities, full and equal access to all programs within the children's educational setting, deaf and hard of hearing role models, and external support and related services. Requires the local school to provide and make available unbiased information and resources concerning available programs, options, and services to parents and legal guardians. Requires the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission to carry out the intent of the Act and develop and disseminate information and resources to ensure implementation of the Act.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2003
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2003
Last action Jan 11, 2005
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 11, 2005
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 14, 2003
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
Feb 27, 2003
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Health & Human Services
Feb 20, 2003
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
M. Maggie Crotty
DDemocratic
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