Legislation
KSA 65-1,157a
Chapter 65.--PUBLIC HEALTH
Article 1.--SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT, ACTIVITIES
65-1,157a. Newborn infant hearing screening; informed consent; confidentiality of information; application for and receipt of grants; rules and regulations.
(a) This act shall be known as the newborn infant hearing screening act.
(b) Every child born in the state of Kansas, within five days of birth, unless a different time period is medically indicated, shall be given a screening examination for detection of hearing loss. The screening shall be conducted in accordance with accepted medical practices and in the manner prescribed by the secretary of health and environment.
(c) Informed consent of parents shall be obtained and if any parent or guardian of a child objects to the mandatory examination for detection of hearing loss the child is exempt from subsection (b) of this section.
Web Resources
Heartspring
Heartspring is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the provision of quality and comprehensive special education services for children with disabilities within classroom and residential settings. In support of that mission, we provide assessment and treatment services for children with developmental delays or disabilities; and audiological testing and intervention for individuals with suspected hearing losses. http://www.heartspring.org/
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Welcome to the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. We strive to be a resource not a last resort. Our Mission is to protect children and promote adult self-sufficiency.
http://www.srskansas.org/
Kansas State Department of Education
The Kansas State Board of Education is charged with the general supervision of public education and other educational interests in the state. http://www.ksbe.state.ks.us/Welcome.html
Kansas NICHCY Resources
From the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities. http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/ks.htm
University Affiliated Program for Developmental Disabilities
The KU University Affiliated Program on Developmental Disabilities (KU-UAP) is an interdepartmental and interdisciplinary cooperative that develops alternatives to institutional care for persons with developmental disabilities; helps families of persons with disabilities define their needs, find resources, and choose services; supports training to University students at undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate levels; and provides in-service training to service providers http://www.lsi.ku.edu/lsi/
