Special education; definition of a parent to make decisions relating thereto. (HB2537)

Introduced By

Del. David Toscano (D-Charlottesville)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Special education; definition of parent. Defines "parent" for the purposes of special education identification, evaluation, and placement of a child and the provision of a free appropriate public education to a child. Amends § 22.1-213.1 (“Definition of \u201cparent.\u201d.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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Comments

Jennifer Blevins writes:

As a foster parent to a child with special needs, we have had a continuous battle with social services in getting him the help he needs. This bill would allow us to make those choices for him, acting as his advocate in all things. We fully support this bill!