AB 784: Special education: specialized deaf and hard-of-hearing services.

This bill amends the education code to clarify the definition of special education. Currently, special education includes specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of individuals with exceptional needs, but it excludes specialized services unless they are considered special education. The bill aims to change this by stating that an individualized education program can include specialized deaf and hard-of-hearing related services as the only services, without being limited by the definition of special education. This change would provide more flexibility and clarity for individuals with exceptional needs who require specialized services.