On July 1, 2022, a new law became effective in Virginia regarding seizure management and seizure action plans in schools. The new law provides important new protections for students with seizure disorders.
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Training for School Staff
Under the IDEA and state and federal regulations, training for school staff can be written into IEPs.
Special Education Dispute Resolution in Virginia
If a parent cannot resolve a disagreement with the school division about their child's special education eligibility...
Virginia Schools Now Required to Keep Stock Inhalers on Hand
Under a new state law, all public schools in Virginia are now required to keep stock albuterol inhalers and spacers on...
Parents in Virginia Now Have Right to IEP Draft Before the IEP Meeting
Virginia has added a new parent right to its Special Education Regulations: "If the local educational agency [LEA =...
US Dept of Ed Approves Virginia’s Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds
The US Department of Education approved Virginia’s plan for use of American Rescue Plan funding for K-12 schools. Virginia plans to address the needs of students struggling academically as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and to meet the mental and physical needs of students upon return to school.
California’s New School Discipline Guidelines
Schools should offer more counseling, suspend fewer students and address students' underlying mental health challenges...
New Growth Assessments for Academic Progress
This fall, Virginia students in grades 3-8 will take new growth assessments to determine baselines for measuring...
US Dept of Ed Warns Texas that its School Mask Ban May not Comply with Federal Law
The US Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSEP) sent a letter to the...
VDOE Q&A on Special Education During Covid-19 Pandemic
VDOE official answers parents questions about special education during the Covid-19 pandemic.