RD769 - Franklin County Public Schools-HB2278 Accessibility Report


Executive Summary:

In accordance with Virginia House Bill 2278 (2025), Franklin County Public Schools (FCPS) conducted a comprehensive review of the physical accessibility of all school buildings and grounds for individuals with disabilities. This review addresses the following required areas:

(i) physical accessibility challenges within school buildings and grounds;
(ii) barriers to access in programming and supports;
(iii) a plan to eliminate existing barriers; and
(iv) recommendations for how state agencies can assist in achieving accessibility goals.

This report affirms that:

• FCPS facilities were constructed in compliance with the building codes and accessibility standards in effect at the time of their original construction.

• All subsequent renovations and additions have met the accessibility standards in place at the time of the work, including the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and the ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

• FCPS remains committed to ongoing review, improvement, and proactive enhancement of accessibility across all facilities.