Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children’s Bill of Rights Advances to Alaska Senate

JUNEAU, Alaska — House Bill 39, known as the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children’s Bill of Rights, by Rep. Jamie Allard, R-Eagle River, passed the House of Representatives in a 40-0 vote Tuesday. The legislation addresses language acquisition, parental choice and appropriate accommodation in public schools. Parents select the most suitable method of communication […]