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R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-25.2-1. Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) “American sign language” means the visual/gestural language used by deaf people in the United States and Canada, with semantic, syntactic, morphological, and phonological rules which are distinct from English. (2) “Deaf student” means an individual wh…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-25.2-2. Development of program
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(a) In developing the individualized educational program for those students who are deaf or hard of hearing, the assessments necessary for the development of the program shall include a language assessment performed for each student to determine that student’s primary communicati…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-25.2-3. Assessment
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Individuals involved in administering assessment tools to students who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be proficient in the student’s primary communication mode, style, or language as determined by a language assessment consistent with the requirements of § 16-25.2-2. All asses…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-25.2-4. Teacher certification
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The board of regents for elementary and secondary education shall require teachers seeking certification to teach students who are deaf or hard of hearing after July 3, 1995 to demonstrate competency in American sign language in addition to the English language and communication …
