HB39

Education For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing

Complete·7/3/26

Alaska HB39 mandates school districts to provide deaf and hard-of-hearing students with comprehensive information on communication methods and.

HB39 requires Alaska school districts to offer parents of deaf or hard-of-hearing students detailed, unbiased information on communication methods and services. The bill allows parents to choose the most suitable communication method for their child, such as listening and spoken language, bilingual approach, cued speech, or total communication. School districts must deliver services using the chosen method and inform parents of their rights and the district's duties. The state department is tasked with supporting programs for deaf students, potentially including residential services.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 30

9:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

Apr 28

1:30 PM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

Jul 3

House

LAW W/O GOV SIGNATURE 6/22 CH 27 SLA 26

Jul 3

House

EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 9/20/26

Jun 4

House

2:45 P.M. 6/4/26 TRANSMITTED TO GOVERNOR