An Act establishing the deaf children's bill of rights

This bill establishes a formal "Deaf Children's Bill of Rights" to guarantee specific educational and communication protections for deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind students in Massachusetts. It mandates that schools provide early hearing and vision screenings by qualified professionals fluent in American Sign Language and ensure regular language assessments to track progress. The legislation requires educational institutions to offer a full range of placement options, including specialized schools, and to develop individualized language access plans for every student. Additionally, it ensures that parents are fully involved in educational planning and that deaf children receive direct instruction or support from qualified interpreters and teachers fluent in both American Sign Language and English.