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 conducted by the Department of Health will include activities such as biannual meetings between the toddler, their parent or guardian, and a language team, as well as pairing the parent or guardian with a trained deaf mentor. The bill mandates that each eligible toddler is automatically enrolled in these services unless the parent or guardian opts out. The program will continue until the child turns three, at which point they may transition to services provided by the Department of Education.

For children aged three to five who have previously received early intervention services, the Department of Education will conduct similar activities, including biannual meetings and mentorship. These children will also be automatically enrolled in the program unless declined by the parent or guardian, and they can participate until they enter kindergarten or elementary school. The bill defines key terms such as "language team," which consists of professionals like pediatric audiologists and speech and language pathologists, and outlines the qualifications and roles of these team members in supporting the language development of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.