New Jersey § 34:1-69
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:1-69, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:1-69.
The term “ deaf ”, for purposes of the Division of the Deaf and as used in this act, means those persons
in whom the sense of hearing is nonfunctional for ordinary purposes of life and includes
two distinct classes based on the time of the loss of hearing; a. the congenitally
deaf, those who were born deaf and, b. the adventitiously deaf, those who were born
with normal hearing but in whom the sense of hearing becomes nonfunctional through
illness, accident, etc. In clinical terms deaf means a hearing loss above 25 db ISO in the 500-2,000 frequency
Hz range unaided in the better ear, and so designated by a certified audiologist.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:1-69
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:1-69 cover?
Section 34:1-69 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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