RD853 - Roanoke County Public Schools Accessibility Review Report Pursuant to Virginia House Bill 2278 (2025 Session) – October 15, 2025
Executive Summary: In compliance with the mandate of Virginia House Bill 2278, Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) conducted a comprehensive review of the physical accessibility of all public elementary and secondary school buildings and grounds within the division. The review focused on identifying physical accessibility barriers and ensuring compliance with applicable building codes and accessibility standards in effect at the time of construction or renovation. The findings affirm that, across the 27 schools reviewed, all facilities met historical regulatory requirements. Current challenges identified were minimal, localized, and primarily relate to stage access in certain older elementary school facilities. Critically, none of the identified issues are currently preventing students with disabilities from accessing required school programs. All identified items are currently being reviewed, and RCPS Is developing a prioritized Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to establish a budget, identify funding sources, and Implement full remediation. |