This bill establishes programs aimed at addressing the needs of toddlers and children aged three to five who are deaf or hard of hearing, along with their parents or guardians. For toddlers under three, the early intervention program managed by the Department of Health will conduct activities that include biannual meetings between the toddler, their parent or guardian, and a language team until the child's language development meets established benchmarks. Additionally, parents or guardians will be paired with a mentor who is deaf or hard of hearing, providing guidance and support throughout the child's language development. The bill mandates automatic enrollment in these services unless the parent or guardian opts out.

For children aged three to five who have previously received early intervention services, the Department of Education will provide similar support activities until the child enters kindergarten. The bill outlines the composition of the language team, which includes a pediatric audiologist, a teacher of the deaf or hard of hearing, a deaf mentor, and a speech and language pathologist. The legislation also requires the Commissioners of Health and Education to adopt necessary regulations for implementation. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that children who are deaf or hard of hearing receive the support they need to achieve their language development goals.