Section 20-35-12-6 - "Deaf or hard of hearing" 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;(C) unilateral or bilateral.(3) Students who are deaf or hard of hearing may use:(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;(E) a choice special education plan; or(F) no educational plan or program.Amended by P.L. 143-2022,SEC. 51, eff. 7/1/2022.Added by P.L. 260-2019,SEC. 1, eff. 7/1/2019.