Modifies certain provisions of law concerning speech-language specialists.

Summary

The bill requires that a certified speech‑language specialist be included on basic child study teams when a student is classified as a preschool child with a disability, a communication impairment, or is eligible for speech‑language services. It also mandates that the team consult on classifications of children with communication impairments and restricts private contracts for speech‑language services to temporary staffing gaps. These changes aim to improve evaluation quality and ensure proper oversight of outsourced services.

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