§ 124119.5. — 124119.5. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 310, Sec. 23.)

California § 124119.5.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code HSC: Health and Safety Code - HSC
• Div. 106.: DIVISION 106. PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT)
• Part 2.: PART 2. MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH
• Ch. 3.: CHAPTER 3. Child Health
• Art. 6.5.: ARTICLE 6.5. Newborn and Infant Hearing Screening, Tracking, and Intervention Program

Text

Parents of all newborns and infants diagnosed with a hearing loss shall be provided written information on the availability of community resources and services for children with hearing loss, including those provided in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.), through the reporting and tracking system followup procedures. Information shall include listings of local and statewide nonprofit deaf and hard-of-hearing consumer-based organizations, parent support organizations affiliated with deafness, and programs offered through the State Department of Social Services, Office of Deaf Access, State Department of Developmental Services, and the State Department of Education.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 310, Sec. 23. Effective August 19, 1998.