Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia [8 VAC 20 ‑ 81]
Action Action to Align 8VAC20-81 with Chapter 502 of the 2024 Acts of the Assembly
Stage Fast-Track
Comment Period Ended on 2/26/2025
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2/25/25  11:22 am
Commenter: Cheryl Bateman

Needs More Clarity
 

"8VAC20- 80-110 N/A Describes requirements for Individualized Education Programs (IEP) The changes reflect the requirements of Chapter 502, which requires parent and student input as required content in an IEP for all relevant students." - The middle school always claims they are 'considering' parent input, but they never seem to request or discuss my students' input. They tend to very much downplay or generalize input to make up reasons to deny supports and services. I feel that the language could use some more detail as to how accurate parent and student input should be included. Really tired of IEP meetings and getting ignored and/or bullied by school staff. There is no excuse for this. 

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