There is not a need to amend the current regulations regarding gifted education.  I believe it could result in a watering down of the progress made in gifted education.  Gifted students are unique learners just as special education students or students who speak English as a second language.  Programs for those students are closely monitored by federal and state regulations whereas gifted programs are not.  Therefore, Virginia has an obligation to be the single advocate in funding and regulating what gifted education should look like.