Although. I have every confidence that my division's leadership and School Board will continue to support gifted education; it is imperative that the state has some continued regulation. Allocated funds should be spent solely to support gifted education throughout Virginia. The proposed new regulations allow for interpretation on funding of gifted education. This makes it to easy to shift funds to other programs during challenging budget cycles. Please reinforce our committment to America's brightest students.  Thank You, Matthew A. Ritter