California Health and Safety Code

§ 124115.5

HSC § 124115.5 Effective Aug 19, 1998Div. 106 · Part 2 · Ch. 3 · Art. 6.5

Statute text

(a)The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:

(1)Hearing loss occurs in newborns more frequently than any other health condition for which newborn screening is currently required.

(2)Early detection of hearing loss, early intervention, and followup services before six months of age, have been demonstrated to be highly effective in facilitating the development of a child’s health and communication and cognitive skills.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 310, Sec. 23. Effective August 19, 1998.