Maryland HB879 establishes a Language Acquisition Tracking Program for deaf and hard of hearing children.

Maryland HB879 creates a Language Acquisition Tracking Program for deaf and hard of hearing children. The bill establishes a State Coordinator of Language Acquisition for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children within the Department of Education. The Coordinator will approve a language assessment tool, create a parent and guardian resource, and oversee the program. An Advisory Council will advise the Coordinator. The program will track language acquisition using the approved tool, issue annual reports, and provide professional development for educators.

Maryland HB879 establishes a Language Acquisition Tracking Program for deaf and hard of hearing children.

Maryland HB879 creates a Language Acquisition Tracking Program for deaf and hard of hearing children. The bill establishes a State Coordinator of Language Acquisition for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children within the Department of Education. The Coordinator will approve a language assessment tool, create a parent and guardian resource, and oversee the program. An Advisory Council will advise the Coordinator. The program will track language acquisition using the approved tool, issue annual reports, and provide professional development for educators.