Boards and Commissions - As introduced, creates the Tennessee council for research of deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing children. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71.

SB 2357 creates the Tennessee Council for Research of Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing Children, a 17-member body to study needs and improve services for these children. The council, appointed by the governor and legislative leaders, includes members with lived experience, family advocacy, and expertise in education, audiology, and ASL instruction. Its key duties include identifying demographic data (race, zip code, age) of affected children, recommending specialized language assessment tools, and proposing accessible evaluation practices compliant with federal disability law. The council must submit a final report with recommendations to inform future policy, though it will dissolve after completing this task.