Ind. Code ch. 20-35-13

in effect

Ind. Code § 20-35-13-1 "Auditory-verbal accelerated education program"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "auditory-verbal accelerated education program" means a specialized program: (1) that: (A) relies solely on; and (B) develops; listening skills; (2) that uses an implant or assistive hearing device for the purpose of relying on speech and spoken language skills as the method of communication; and (3) that uses faculty and supervisors certified as listening and spoken language specialists each day the child is in attendance. As added by P.L.201-2023, SEC.179.

Ind. Code § 20-35-13-2 "Deaf or hard of hearing"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "deaf or hard of hearing" has the meaning set forth in 511 IAC 7-41-4. As added by P.L.201-2023, SEC.179.

Ind. Code § 20-35-13-3 Eligibility for program

Sec. 3. (a) A child who is deaf or hard of hearing and who meets the requirements described in subsection (b) may enroll in an auditory-verbal accelerated education program for the development of listening and spoken language skills to prepare the child for enrollment in school. (b) To participate in the auditory-verbal accelerated education program, the child must: (1) have received an implant or assistive hearing device; (2) be at least three (3) years of age and, except as provided in subsection (c), less than seven (7) years of age; and (3) be a resident of Indiana. (c) A child described in subsection (b) may participate in the program until the earlier of the following: (1) The completion of grade 2. (2) The completion of the school year in which the child becomes seven (7) years of age. As added by P.L.201-2023, SEC.179.

Ind. Code § 20-35-13-4 Level of services provided

Sec. 4. The level of services a child shall receive as part of the auditory-verbal accelerated education program shall be determined by the individual educational plan team, which includes the child's parent and a certified listening and a spoken language specialist in accordance with the administrative rules adopted by the department. As added by P.L.201-2023, SEC.179.

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