Special education rights
How should schools support and protect the rights of students with disabilities? 8 bills, 1 became law. Latest: Virginia HB 468, became law, Apr 13.
- Open now
- 3
- Coming back
- 3
- Became law
- 1
- Stopped
- 1
The bills
What can still move first, then what may return next session, then laws and what stopped. Newest first in each.
Can still move 3
- Can still moveSpecial education; at least 1 teacher trained in Orton-Gillingham approach principles; require each school district to employ. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1253Passed both chambers
- Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Helen Keller Education ActIn committee
- Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027CTE Student Mental Health and Wellness ActIn committee
May return next session 3
- Filed for next sessionSpecial ed. and related services; rights, etc., relating to education of children with disabilitiesReported from committee
- Filed for next sessionRegional special ed.; DOE to assess enhancements & strategies to maximize use of funds for studentsPassed first chamber
- Must be reintroduced next sessionPublic school funding and staffing; special education students, support services positionsPassed first chamber
Already law 1
Became law
Students with disabilities; development of transition IEP, access by students, report
Virginia · HB 468
Latest: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0619) · Apr 13
Stopped: vetoed, failed or out of time 1
- Left in Committee Appropriations · Feb 18Public ed.; special ed. dispute resolution system, regional special education ombudsman establishedSession ended
Grouped by AI from the bills closest to Education, by the policy questions they address. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of October 30, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.
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