As used in this chapter, 'deaf or hard of hearing', which may be referred to as a hearing impairment, means the following:(1) A disability that, with or without the use of an amplification device, adversely affects the student's:(A) ability to use hearing for developing language and learning;(B) educational performance; and(C) developmental progress.(2) The hearing loss may be:(A) permanent or fluctuating;(B) mild to profound; or(C) unilateral or bilateral.(3) Students who are deaf or hard of hearing may use:(A) spoken language;(B) sign language; or(C) a combination of spoken language and signed systems.(4) Students who are deaf or hard of hearing who may have:(A) an individualized family service plan;(B) an individualized education program;(C) a plan developed under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794;(D) a service plan;(E) a choice special education plan; or(F) no educational plan or program.As added by P.L.260-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.143-2022, SEC.51.
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