Action:
Revisions to comply with the “Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004” and its federal implementing regulations.
Action 2221
General Information
Action Summary |
The revision of the state regulations governing special education is required to ensure compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004), and with its federal implementing regulations, at 34 C.F.R. Part 300, effective October 13, 2006. Alignment with these federal requirements is required to ensure Virginia’s continued eligibility for federal special education funding, which will total $268.7 million in 2006-2007.
The revision process will incorporate requirements of the Code of Virginia and other regulations that apply to the provision of special education in Virginia, and strive to clarify areas of ambiguity in the previous regulations.
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Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
Primary |
8 VAC 20-80 |
Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children With Disabilities in Virginia |
Promulgate New Regulation
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Other chapters |
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8 VAC 20 - 81 |
Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia |
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Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
§ 2.2-4007.06, Code of Virginia
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RIS Project |
Yes [000665] |
New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
3891
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NOIRA
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 02/23/2007. |
4353
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Proposed
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/30/2008. |
4828
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Final
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StageComplete: After suspension, the rulemaking entity elected to make changes in a new Final stage. |
5171
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/07/2009. |
Contact Information
Name / Title:
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Ms. Melissa Smith
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Coordinator of Administrative Services
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Address:
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P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
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Email Address:
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Melissa.Smith@doe.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)371-0524
FAX: ()-
TDD: ()-
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