The department shall prepare an annual report for the governor about the newborn and infant hearing screening, tracking, and intervention program administered under AS 47.20.310 - 47.20.390. The report must include recommendations on improving the early screening, tracking, and intervention program, including strategies to increase the rate of early screening and the use of appropriate early intervention techniques. The department shall notify the legislature that the report is available.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 47. Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions
Chapter 20. Special Services for Certain Children
Article 2. Newborn and Infant Hearing Screening, Tracking, and Intervention Program.
Sec. 47.20.300. Department to implement program.
Sec. 47.20.310. Screening requirements.
Sec. 47.20.320. Reporting and tracking program.
Sec. 47.20.330. Intervention program.
Sec. 47.20.340. Outreach campaign.