Sec. 304. Evaluations
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Section 614(b) ( 20 U.S.C. 1414(b) ), as amended by sections 103 and 203 of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: In conducting the assessments prescribed in paragraph (3)(B), children who are deaf-blind (including children who may have additional disabilities) shall be evaluated on language and communication proficiency levels, including expressive, receptive, and pragmatic skills, and ability to access grade level content in the child’s preferred mode of communication, including non-symbolic and symbolic communication and tactile sign language.
Qualified personnel trained in deaf-blindness, who communicate in the child’s preferred mode of communication, shall be actively involved in assessments and evaluations. Also, requirements included in paragraphs (7)(A) and (8)(A) shall apply to children with deaf-blindness. The evaluations described in subparagraph
(A)shall, at a minimum, include evaluations assessing the need for services and supports to assist children who are deaf-blind in developing and maintaining language and communication skills in their preferred mode of communication, including non-symbolic and symbolic communication and tactile sign language. Other areas of evaluation for children who are deaf-blind shall include those found in paragraphs (7)(B) and (8)(B). .
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