STATE LEGISLATIVE RESOURCES

 

Virginia Capitol Building

The Capitol, Richmond, Virginia

 

VA Special Education Proposed Regulations - Public Comment Period

(April, 2008)  The Virginia Department of Education's Draft Special Education Regulations are now available for public commit before final approval.  Hearings are scheduled in 9 locations, starting on May 12. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) regulations propose to change parental consent procedures in order to minimize state regulations that exceed the federal requirements. However, states can - and many states do - go beyond federal minimum standards.  It is important that families, physicians, teachers, and others who care for children with special education needs review these proposals and make comments to the VA Department of Education in order to ensure that Virginia's children continue to receive appropriate educational services.  

Those wishing to provide written comments may either submit them during a public hearing or submit them as follows:

  • E-mail to ReviseSpedRegs@doe.virginia.gov
  • FAX to (804) 786-8520
  • Mail to Special Education Regulations Revision Process, Office of Dispute Resolution and Administrative Services, Virginia Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120

For additional information, visit

For additional information and to view the proposed regulations, visit http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/dueproc/regulationsCWD.html  or contact VDOE by phone at 804-225-2013 or TDD toll-free phone at 800-422-1098.

 

Governor Kaine's Budget Proposes Expansion of Health Care Access Governor Kaine's budget proposal includes plans to increase women's access to critical preventive care, expand the health care safety net for the uninsured, and launch a pilot initiative to provide insurance to more working families. It also includes funding for health and dental care safety net providers, expand access to health and dental services, and to coordinate services for uninsured Virginians. Funding for free clinics, health centers, local health departments and other organizations providing care to the uninsured is also included. To learn more, see http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/viewRelease.cfm?id=561

 

Virginia General Assembly  This is the official website of the Virginia legislature.  It has a feature called “Who’s my legislator” that will allow you to find out who represents you in the Virginia Senate and the Virginia House of Delegates, and how to contact them via mail, phone, fax, or email.  You may also track state legislation from this site using a key word search or by bill number.   The Virginia Code is also accessible from this site.

AAP Committee on State Government Affairs The American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on State Government Affairs (COSGA) maintains an excellent website with extensive information on state legislative issues across the country, as well as model bills and the state legislative report.  Here you will also find an excellent array of state legislative links, including important links to on-line health care data.

Annie E. Casey Foundation 2006 KIDS COUNT Data Book  The KIDS COUNT Data Book provides important information about child health and well-being in America, including state by state data sheets.  Take a look!