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 ‑ 80]
Action Revisions to comply with the “Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004” and its federal implementing regulations.
Stage Final
Comment Period Ended on 5/13/2009
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5/13/09  10:48 am
Commenter: Bradley Purcell

Definition of Dyslexia
 

THe proposed definition of dyslexia is too restrictive, and will deny needed services to many Virginia children with dyslexia, which affects 1 in 10 people, according to recent medical research.

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