Indiana Code
Chapter 12. Language Development for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
20-35-12-6. "Deaf or Hard of Hearing"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "deaf or hard of hearing", which may be referred to as a hearing impairment, means the following:
(1) A disability that, with or without the use of an amplification device, adversely affects the student's:
(A) ability to use hearing for developing language and learning;
(B) educational performance; and
(C) developmental progress.
(2) The hearing loss may be:
(A) permanent or fluctuating;
(B) mild to profound; or
(C) unilateral or bilateral.
(3) Students who are deaf or hard of hearing may use:
(A) spoken language;
(B) sign language; or
(C) a combination of spoken language and signed systems.
(4) Students who are deaf or hard of hearing who may have:
(A) an individualized family service plan;
(B) an individualized education program;
(C) a plan developed under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794;
(D) a service plan;
(E) a choice special education plan; or
(F) no educational plan or program.
As added by P.L.260-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.143-2022, SEC.51.