Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Educational Services for Gifted Students [8 VAC 20 ‑ 40]
Action Revision of regulations school divisions must meet in their gifted education programs, K - 12
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 9/26/2008
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9/24/08  12:46 pm
Commenter: Debbie Fromer, Ph.D. -- Child psychologist and parent of 3 children

Opposed...
 

I am concerned about the proposed regulations. Local school board members do not necessarily have the expertise to understand the unique needs of gifted learners. Decisions about gifted education should be made at the state level to ensure equal and adequate programming for all students in Virginia.

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