Maryland SB502 establishes a Language Acquisition Tracking Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children.
Maryland SB502 creates a program to ensure deaf and hard of hearing children develop language skills at the same rate as their peers. The bill establishes a State Coordinator of Language Acquisition for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children within the State Department of Education. The Coordinator will create a parent and guardian resource to help track a child's language acquisition progress. An advisory council will provide consultation on the program.
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