The Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia, effective March 27, 2002, (the Virginia Regulations), must be revised to comply with the changes outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA ’04), and its federal implementing regulations. For additional information, you may call 804-225-2013 or TDD toll-free 1-800-422-1098 or visit The Department of Education Web site.
The Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy (VOPA) has submitted comments regarding VDOE’s proposed special education regulations.
Announcing Nine Public Comment Hearings to be held May 12 - June 4, 2008 (PDF, 36 KB)
Action alert from The Arc of Virginia on revisions to the Special Education Regulations
Post comments about the special education regulations
Use this letter to submit comments regarding the Special Education Regulations Revision Process (PDF, 36 KB)
Side by side comparison of the Regulations
Public hearing dates and locations