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House approves $360,000 appropriation for intervener services for deaf-blind residents after debate
Summary
Lawmakers approved HB205, a fiscal-note measure to fund intervener services for Utah residents who are both deaf and blind; supporters described a small population with specialized communication needs while some lawmakers requested more fiscal detail.
The Utah House on Jan. 20 approved HB205, an appropriation intended to fund ‘‘intervener’’ services for residents who are both deaf and blind. Representative Jerry A. Adair, sponsor, said committee testimony identified about 21 people in the state who need one-on-one intervention to communicate and function in daily life. The bill carries a fiscal note of roughly…
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