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Givinn namnfc rhnirpc; Bill lets parents decide which Ulvlliy [Jctl clllo LIIUIUco school benefits their deaf childBy Olivia NeeleyTimes Staff WriterLocal legislators filed a bill last week in the General Assembly that could improve education for deaf children across the state.House Bill 317, also known as Improving Education forChildren who are Deaf, would give parents a choice on which educational route would best fit their child’s needs. That choice would include, placing their deaf child in a residential setting like the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf.Rep. Jean Farmer-Butter-field, D-Wilson, RepublicanReps. Susan Martin of Wilson, Hugh Blackwell and Bryan Holloway are primary sponsors of the bill. The North Carolina School for the Deaf is located in Morganton in Burke County. Blackwell lives in Burke County.On the same day, Senate Bill 320 was filed. Primary sponsors of that bill include Sen. Buck Newton, R-Wilson, and Sen. Angela Bryanf, D-Rocky Mount. Both bills have been referred to education committees in their respective chambers.“Choice is critical,” said Farmer-Butterfield. “BetweenSee BILL, Page 2A
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