Whenever notified by the Department of Health of the case of a minor under six (6) years of age, who is totally deaf or whose hearing is impaired, the Superintendent of Public Instruction,¹ when in his judgment the same is deemed desirable, shall communicate to the parent or guardian the location of any special schools, and also the nearest public school having special classes for the instruction of the hard of hearing, with the information concerning the advantages offered by such school or classes, the benefits to accrue to the child from attending such school or classes, and the manner in which the expenses of such instruction will be provided for.