HB 1894: DOE; BRAILLE INSTRUCTION; BRAILLE INSTRUCTION MATERIALS; SECTION 504 PLANS; INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS; BRAILLE LITERACY SUPPORT SERVICES; APPROPRIATION

Requires the Department of Education to include the instruction of braille and provision of braille instructional materials under certain circumstances; provide braille literacy support services; cooperate with the Department of Human Services when requested to submit information necessary to maintain a register of the blind in the State; provide comprehensive information about braille literacy services, assistive technology devices, and assistive technology services, including educational programming options; and participate in the development of section 504 plans and individualized education programs.  Appropriates funds.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD1)