Bill > HB05257

This bill proposes to modify existing special education law by extending the age of eligibility for children with developmental delays from five years old to nine years old. Developmental delay is a term used in educational and medical contexts to describe when a child does not reach developmental milestones at the expected times, which can impact their learning, physical, communication, social, or emotional skills. By increasing the age limit from five to nine, the bill aims to provide children who are experiencing developmental challenges with additional time to access specialized educational support and interventions. This change could potentially help children receive targeted assistance during critical early learning years, allowing them more opportunity to receive tailored educational strategies that can support their growth and development before entering later elementary school grades.

Education

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