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Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children With Disabilities in Virginia [8 VAC 20 ‑ 80]
Action Revisions to comply with the “Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004” and its federal implementing regulations.
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 6/30/2008
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5/19/08  10:44 pm
Commenter: Jennifer Layne, Parent Advocate

Interpreters
 

There is already a shortage of qualified interpreters; who do not currently meet the recommended change to a level 3.   If this is mandated then the schools will lose even more interpreters to colleges or interpreters will lose a job.  Think about how many more problems the schools will then face if this happens. 

Don't change the level.  I happen to know some incredible interpreters who love their job, who are not at level 3 or equivalent.  Tonight I am their voice. I do not support the change for interpreters. 

 

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