BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

HB 3032: Deaf and hard of hearing

Providing for a spectrum of education services for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Summary

  • By September 1, 2006, every school district must be prepared to offer a spectrum of services, including both oral and sign language-based programs, for students with hearing impairments.
  • The Superintendent of Public Instruction will provide information to school districts on advances in research, technology and education for hearing impaired students and will provide professional development for teachers on the educational needs of hearing impaired students.
  • A professional with expertise in hearing impairments must be included on any team helping to prepare an individualized education plan for a hearing impaired student.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 2004
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Joe McDermott (D-34)
Introduced
January 26, 2004 in the House
Last action
January 26, 2004
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to education for children who are deaf and hard of hearing;

Sponsors

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. First reading, referred to Education.

HB 3032 in other sessions

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