Language Acquisition Tracking Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children - Establishment
Hearing (House)
Summary
The bill creates a Language Acquisition Tracking Program within Maryland’s Department of Education, appoints a State Coordinator, and forms an advisory council to oversee assessment and reporting. It requires regular language assessments for eligible children, provides a parent‑guardian resource, and mandates an annual public report. The goal is to ensure deaf and hard‑of‑hearing children develop language skills at the same rate as their peers.
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- Ways and Means — Bill HearingWays and Means · Feb 25, 2026
History
- Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Ways and Means
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- Bagnall · sponsor
- Guyton
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