Action | Revisions to comply with the “Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004” and its federal implementing regulations. |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 6/30/2008 |
It is discouraging to read about the proposed revision that states that the local plans will no longer be submitted to the DOE for approval. I believe this undermines the importance of gifted programs in our public school systems. I am apalled at the repeal of the funding issues 8VAC20-40-70. This act certainly does not protect the rights of gifted students to a quality education by allowing funds to be distributed locally as "the powers to be" deem fit. I am 95% sure that our BOE will distribute funds elsewhere and not where it is intended. These changes are a backward movement for gifted education and our leaders of the future.