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SB502Introduced in the Senate

Language Acquisition Tracking Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children - Establishment

IntroducedSenate Education, Energy, and the Environment

Introduced by Nancy King, District 39

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishing the Language Acquisition Tracking Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children in the State Department of Education to ensure that eligible children develop language skills at the same rate and to the same extent as their peers; establishing a State Coordinator of Language Acquisition for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children to coordinate the Program and create a parent and guardian resource to help parents and guardians of deaf or hard of hearing children track a child's language acquisition progress; etc.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

February 11, 2026

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Bill history

  1. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

  2. Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

  3. Hearing canceled

  4. Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

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