Establishes programs to address needs of toddlers and certain children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

New Jersey S1073 establishes programs to address the needs of toddlers and certain children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The bill mandates the Department of Health's early intervention program to conduct activities for toddlers under three, while the Department of Education will handle activities for children aged three to five who have previously received early intervention services. Activities include holding two meetings per year between the child, the child’s parent or guardian, and a language team until the child’s sign or spoken language development meets set benchmarks.

Establishes programs to address needs of toddlers and certain children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

New Jersey S1073 establishes programs to address the needs of toddlers and certain children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The bill mandates the Department of Health's early intervention program to conduct activities for toddlers under three, while the Department of Education will handle activities for children aged three to five who have previously received early intervention services. Activities include holding two meetings per year between the child, the child’s parent or guardian, and a language team until the child’s sign or spoken language development meets set benchmarks.