Bill Title: Creates the Language Equality Acquisition for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind Children Act. Provides that the Act applies to children from birth to 5 years of age and is subject to appropriation. Provides that the Department of Human Services, in consultation with various State agencies, shall establish a language needs and monitoring program for deaf, hard of hearing, or DeafBlind children. Provides that an advisory committee on language needs and monitoring shall be established. Provides that the Department, in consultation with various State agencies, shall publish a joint action plan that considers the recommendations of the advisory committee and may propose legislation and rules necessary to implement the Act. Provides for reporting, information sharing, and rulemaking. Effective immediately.
Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-1)
Status: (Passed) 2026-07-30 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0658
[HB1783 Detail]
Bill Drafts
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| Enrolled | 2026-05-20 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
| Engrossed | 2026-04-20 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
| Introduced | 2025-01-27 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
Amendments
Supplemental Documents
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