Alaska SB127 aims to enhance education for visually impaired students by providing specialized services and materials.

SB127 amends Alaska statutes to improve the education of visually impaired students in public schools. It mandates that school districts presume literacy proficiency is essential for visually impaired students' annual education goals. The bill requires individualized education programs to include braille instruction unless other special education services are deemed more appropriate. Additionally, it establishes a program for special education services, including braille training for teachers, to be administered by the agency in cooperation with the department and school districts.

Alaska SB127 aims to enhance education for visually impaired students by providing specialized services and materials.

SB127 amends Alaska statutes to improve the education of visually impaired students in public schools. It mandates that school districts presume literacy proficiency is essential for visually impaired students' annual education goals. The bill requires individualized education programs to include braille instruction unless other special education services are deemed more appropriate. Additionally, it establishes a program for special education services, including braille training for teachers, to be administered by the agency in cooperation with the department and school districts.