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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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5/28/08  9:08 am
Commenter: Elaine Hansen, High School Teacher and Mother

I am my child's mother, not the teacher, not the school, not the state.
 

I am my child’s main advocate. No one knows his needs better than I. As his mother, I am the only one who can speak for the whole child. 

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