"Deaf and hard of hearing" means a diminished sensitivity to sound, or hearing loss, that is expressed in terms of standard audiological measures.
Hearing loss has the potential to affect educational, communicative, or social functioning that may result in the need for special education instruction and related services.
A pupil who is deaf or hard of hearing is eligible for special education instruction and related services if the pupil meets one of the criteria in item A and one of the criteria in item B, C, or D.
Minn. R. Part 3525.1331
Statutory Authority: MS s 14.389; 120.17; L 1999 c 123 s 19