Bill
HB 5487
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION WORKING GROUP AND INCREASING STATE ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND DEAF.
2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Saud Anwar and 2 co-sponsors
Connecticut bill establishes ASL interpreter career pipeline program and expands state assistance for blind, visually impaired, and deaf residents, addressing accessibility workforce gaps and support services.
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