Alaska SB8 establishes a centralized program for deaf students, offering residential services and allowing parents to choose communication methods.

Alaska SB8 amends state law to establish a centralized program for deaf students, providing residential services as part of the educational program. The program can be operated by a school district under an agreement with the department. Parents of deaf or hard of hearing children can choose the method of communication for their child, and the school district must provide services using the chosen method. The bill also mandates that school districts inform parents about hearing technology and different communication methods.

Alaska SB8 establishes a centralized program for deaf students, offering residential services and allowing parents to choose communication methods.

Alaska SB8 amends state law to establish a centralized program for deaf students, providing residential services as part of the educational program. The program can be operated by a school district under an agreement with the department. Parents of deaf or hard of hearing children can choose the method of communication for their child, and the school district must provide services using the chosen method. The bill also mandates that school districts inform parents about hearing technology and different communication methods.