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2001 SESSION


CHAPTER 439
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-215.1, relating to the information regarding procedures and rights relating to special education placement and withdrawal.
[H 1226]
Approved March 20, 2001

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 22.1-215.1 as follows:

§ 22.1-215.1. Information regarding procedures and rights relating to special education placement and withdrawal.

Effective July 1, 2001, the Board of Education shall publicize and disseminate to parents of students who are enrolled in special education programs or for whom a special education placement has been recommended information regarding current federal law and regulation addressing procedures and rights related to the placement and withdrawal of children in special education.

2. That the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall apprise local school boards of the provisions of this act by Superintendent's Administrative Memorandum no later than 30 days after its enactment.