Robin Comey

Every hearing impaired person communicates differently. School districts and families need to work together to ensure that emergency plans are in place for children with hearing loss. I am ecstatic to see important legislation addressing this issue, moving forward.

House Bill 7353 — includes a requirement for school districts to have an “emergency communication plan” in place to alert students identified as deaf or hard of hearing about an emergency situation and ensure that a student’s needs are met.

If our kids who are vulnerable do not have a safety plan in place during school emergencies that addresses their hearing loss, then we’re not giving them a safe place to attend school. Children’s safety is always of the utmost importance.

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