RD563 - Special Education and Related Services


Executive Summary:

Initial report on the progress of toward improving services to students with disabilities, including (i) the estimated costs, requirements, and timeline to implement the Virginia IEP data system and template; (ii) a plan for the Department of Education to begin providing technical assistance and coaching to local school divisions; (iii) the status of reviews, form updates, and worksheet development relating to referral, evaluation, reevaluation, and eligibility; and (iv) estimated costs and the timeline to develop and implement high-quality professional development to support (a) the implementation of referral, evaluation, reevaluation, and eligibility guidance, forms, and worksheets; (b) the effective utilization of the Virginia IEP data system and template; and (c) the implementation of instructional practices to support the provision of specially designed instruction in inclusive settings.  [Reporting requirements of Chapter 468, Enactment Clause 5., of the 2024 Acts of Assembly, are identical.]