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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

HB 1920: Deaf/hard of hearing edu

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

Summary

  • Requires school districts, by September 1, 2007, to be prepared to offer, for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, a spectrum of services that include both oral and sign language-based programs and a professional with expertise in hearing impairment on any team preparing an individualized education plan.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1920), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 10, 2005
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Joe McDermott (D-34)
Introduced
February 10, 2005 in the House
Last action
January 9, 2006
Budget
Has a fiscal note

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

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Joe McDermott (D-34)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Maralyn Chase D-32

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. Referred to Appropriations.
  3. Minority; do not pass.
  4. ED - Majority; do pass.
  5. ED - Executive action taken by committee.
  6. First reading, referred to Education.

HB 1920 in other sessions

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