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
Action 6552
 
General Information
Action Summary Chapter 502 of the 2024 Acts of the Assembly direct the Board of Education (“Board”) to review and consider an update to its regulations, including 8VAC20-81-110, to include parent and student input as required content in an IEP for all relevant students, define “short-term objectives” for the purposes of IEP content, and include, as appropriate, short-term objectives derived from measurable goals as required content in an IEP for all relevant students. This proposed regulatory action is necessary to conform to this change in Virginia statutory law.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
RIS Project Yes  [7984]
Associated Mandates Define "short term objectives" for the purpose of IEP content; permit child to be involved in IEP
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
10445 Fast-Track Secretary of Education review in progress.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Jim Chapman  / Director of Board Relations
Address: 101 N. 14th St, 25th Floor
Richmond, 23219
Email Address: Jim.Chapman@doe.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)225-2540    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-