DEAF CHILDREN'S BILL OF RIGHTS
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SB 1522 — DEAF CHILDREN'S BILL OF RIGHTS
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Creates the Bill of Rights for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Act. Provides that the General Assembly recognizes that it is essential for the educational and emotional growth of children who are deaf and hard of hearing to have early identification services, early intervention services, certain educational opportunities, full and equal access to all programs within the children's educational setting, deaf and hard of hearing role models, and external support and related services. Requires the local school to provide and make available unbiased information and resources concerning available programs, options, and services to parents and legal guardians. Requires the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission to carry out the intent of the Act and develop and disseminate information and resources to ensure implementation of the Act.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
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Postponed - Health & Human Services
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Vince Demuzio
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Assigned to Health & Human Services
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Referred to Rules
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. M. Maggie Crotty
Sponsors
- M. Maggie Crotty · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (0)
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Co-sponsors (1)
- M. Maggie Crotty
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1522 do?
- Creates the Bill of Rights for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Act. Provides that the General Assembly recognizes that it is essential for the educational and emotional growth of children who are deaf and hard of hearing to have early identification services, early intervention services, certain educational opportunities, full and equal access to all programs within the children's educational setting, deaf and hard of hearing role models, and external support and related services. Requires the local school to provide and make available unbiased information and resources concerning available programs, options, and services to parents and legal guardians. Requires the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission to carry out the intent of the Act and develop and disseminate information and resources to ensure implementation of the Act.
- Who sponsors SB 1522?
- SB 1522 is sponsored by M. Maggie Crotty.
- What is the current status of SB 1522?
- This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 1522?
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