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 |
Public Testimony on the Proposed Revision of the Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia
Thank you for your time and the opportunity to testify tonight. My name is Sheree Brown Kaplan. I am the parent of two children with disabilities and the incoming chair of the Fairfax County Council of PTAs Special Education Committee. I am here to express my deep concern about the proposed revision of
My children, ages 6 and 13, have received special education services through Fairfax County Public Schools since being found eligible during their early preschool years. I consider both of them to be poster children for the effectiveness of proper early intervention and special education services. While their levels of function and performance in school have vastly improved over the years, my children still need services to be successful. The proposed revision of
The proposed regulations compromise
Governor Kaine—in keeping with his motto “Virginia Leading the Way”—has expressed public support for maintaining parent involvement in special education. I agree with the Governor. I urge you to reject any revision that demolishes or diminishes the parent-school partnership that