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 |
As the parent of twin 14 year olds with disabilities, I am concerned that many revisions of the Virginia Education code to match Federal Regulations roll back many of the functional areas where Virginia has led the nation and improved the lives of our children. However, there are many areas still deficient that do need improvement. Parents should be included in the drafting of these regulations.
These are specific areas I wish to comment on:
I oppose the elimination of the current requirement for parental consent for the termination of special education eligibility and related services. Without the right of consent to the partial or full termination of services, parents have no ability to prevent LEAs from ending services when it is not in the best interest of the child.