Massachusetts H2723 mandates American Sign Language training for fire service personnel and emergency medical personnel.
Massachusetts H2723 amends existing laws to require training and ongoing education courses for fire service personnel and emergency medical personnel. These courses must include basic understanding of American Sign Language. The bill also designates certain American Sign Language courses as eligible for continuing education credits. This initiative aims to improve communication with the deaf and hard-of-hearing community during emergencies.
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