Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "center" refers to the center for deaf and hard of hearing education established by IC 20-35-11-3. As added by P.L.260-2019, SEC.1.
IC 20-35-12-6 "Deaf or hard of hearing" Sec. 6. 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.