S 172 Vermont Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An act relating to the Education Bill of Rights for Children Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind

This bill establishes an Education Bill of Rights for children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind in Vermont public and approved independent schools. It requires the State Board of Education to create rules ensuring these students receive high-quality communication, specialized teacher training, access to all school activities, and balanced information for families about their children's needs and available resources. The legislation also grants infants with documented hearing loss categorical eligibility for early intervention services and gives parents and guardians a formal role in determining educational programs for their children.
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Introduced Jan 3, 2024 Last action Jan 3, 2024
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Nader Hashim
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