HB 5557 signed

AN ACT CONCERNING A PLAN TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WORKING GROUPS ON AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION AND NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT.

Type: bill Introduced: March 12, 2026 Last action: August 19, 2026 👁 15 views

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SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

🏷️ Topics

"Developmental Services Department of Developmental disabilities persons with Intellectual disabilities persons with Interpreters Medicaid Medical care Medical transportation services Plans Reports School curriculum Sign language Social Services Department of Studies Teacher certification"
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