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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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6/30/08  4:43 pm
Commenter: Therese Baldwin, Parent

Re: 8 VAC 20-81-110, pg. 140: PARENTAL REQUESTS FOR IEP MEETINGS.
 

Re: 8 VAC 20-81-110, pg. 140: PARENTAL REQUESTS FOR IEP MEETINGS.
 
I oppose the proposed provision that permits LEAs to refuse a parent's request for an IEP meeting if they consider such a request "unreasonable."  No request to promote and continue the dialogue between parents and schools should be considered unreasonable.  This provision works against the parent-school partnership and denies a parent's legitimate right to pursue changes to their child's IEP.   

 ** Please note: I agree with and endorse the comments made by the Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy, The Virginia Coalition for Students with Disabilities, and The Arc of Virginia **

 

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