As used in this chapter, "auditory-verbal accelerated education program" means a specialized program:

1. (1) that:

   1. (A) relies solely on; and

   2. (B) develops;

      listening skills;

2. (2) that uses an implant or assistive hearing device for the purpose of relying on speech and spoken language skills as the method of communication; and
3. (3) that uses faculty and supervisors certified as listening and spoken language specialists each day the child is in attendance.

As added by P.L.201-2023, SEC.179.