The Georgia legislature was very kind to deaf people this session I believe. From what I know, three pieces were passed in favor of the deaf community - the deaf bills of rights, allowing sign language to be a satisfy high school language requirements, and they established a seven person deaf and hard of hearing commission to essentially advocate for the deaf community in the state. Here's a link to the commission bill and others. Just thought I'd share.
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hb655.html.
Link to Deaf Child's Bill of Rights:
Georgia General Assembly - SB 168
Another one passed for deaf-blind individuals:
Georgia General Assembly - SB 49
Foreign language credit for high school:
Georgia General Assembly - SB 206
Foriegn language for college:
Georgia General Assembly - SB 170
SB 10 allows parents of students with disabilities to send a child to any school they want using tax dollars. Before, students could only go to the deaf school if they were referred by the school. Now parents can do it on their own.
Georgia General Assembly - SB 10
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hb655.html.
Link to Deaf Child's Bill of Rights:
Georgia General Assembly - SB 168
Another one passed for deaf-blind individuals:
Georgia General Assembly - SB 49
Foreign language credit for high school:
Georgia General Assembly - SB 206
Foriegn language for college:
Georgia General Assembly - SB 170
SB 10 allows parents of students with disabilities to send a child to any school they want using tax dollars. Before, students could only go to the deaf school if they were referred by the school. Now parents can do it on their own.
Georgia General Assembly - SB 10