In AS 47.20.300
- 47.20.390,


(1) "commissioner" means the commissioner of health and social services;


(2) "department" means the Department of Health and Social Services;


(3) "follow-up care" means all of the following:


(A) services necessary to diagnose and confirm a hearing loss;


(B) ongoing audiological services to monitor hearing;


(C) communication services, including aural rehabilitation, speech, language, social, and psychological services;


(D) support services for the infant and family; and


(E) early intervention services described in 20 U.S.C. 1431 - 1445 (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), as amended;


(4) [Repealed, Sec. 82 ch 41 SLA 2009].


(5) "hearing loss" means a hearing loss of 40 decibels or greater in the frequency region important for speech recognition and comprehension in one or both ears, approximately 500 through 4000 Hz;


(6) "hearing screening" means automated auditory brain stem response, otoacoustic emissions, or other appropriate screening procedure approved by the department;


(7) "infant" means a child 30 days to 24 months old;


(8) "newborn" means a child less than 30 days old;


(9) "parent" means a natural parent, stepparent, adoptive parent, legal guardian, or other legal custodian of the child;


(10) "program" means the newborn and infant hearing, tracking, and intervention screening program established under AS 47.20.310
- 47.20.390.