Sec. 10. (a) The director of the center shall appoint an advisory committee to assist and advise the center as described in section 11 of this chapter.

     (b) The advisory committee consists of individuals who have an expertise in, and a knowledge of, issues concerning the education of children in Indiana who are deaf or hard of hearing.

     (c) The director of the center shall do the following:

(1) Determine the number of persons to serve on the advisory committee.

(2) Ensure that the membership of the advisory committee includes a balanced representation of deaf or hard of hearing perspectives that comprises of the following:

(A) Individuals who have expertise in the assessment and instruction of one (1) or more of the following:

(i) ASL.

(ii) Listening and spoken language.

(iii) English with visual supports.

(iv) Literacy.

(B) Parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

(3) Appoint a chairperson or co-chairpersons for the advisory committee.

(4) Establish policies and procedures under which the advisory committee must operate.

     (d) If a vacancy occurs on the advisory committee, the director of the center may appoint an individual to fill the vacancy.

As added by P.L.260-2019, SEC.1.