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Public ed.; special ed. dispute resolution system, regional special education ombudsman established.

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

VA HB 473 · House Bill · 2026

Stage
Session ended
Started in
House
Sponsor
Kelly Fowler
Latest action
Feb 18

Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    Reported from committee · Feb 18

  3. Floor (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

  4. Law (Not started)

What it does

Public education; special education dispute resolution system; administration, organization, oversight, and training; regional special education ombudsman established. Makes several revisions and updates to the special education dispute resolution system, services, and resources in the Commonwealth, including by (i) requiring the Board of Education to prescribe procedures providing for a tiered dispute resolution system that encourages the use of mediation as an informal means of resolving disputes relating to special education and related services; (ii) expanding the duties of the State Parent Ombudsman for Special Education, including by requiring it to develop and implement an anonymous…

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