Establishes programs to address needs of toddlers and certain children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The bill establishes programs to support toddlers and children who are deaf or hard of hearing, focusing on their language development and the support of their parents or guardians. For toddlers under three, services are provided through the Department of Health's early intervention program, which includes regular meetings with a language team and pairing parents with a deaf mentor. For children aged three to five, services are provided by the Department of Education, limited to those who previously received early intervention services.
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