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HJ 423 Study; waivers in special education.

Introduced by: Shirley F. Cooper | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

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Study; waivers in special education. Continues for one additional year the joint subcommittee established in 1996 (HJR 116) to study the efficacy and appropriateness of authorizing waivers of class size and teacher qualification requirements in special education in the public schools. The joint subcommittee is to consider federal and state law and regulations governing special education, current funding and staffing practices for special education in the Commonwealth's public schools, existing mechanisms for waivers from special education requirements in Virginia and other states, proposed revisions to the Standards of Accreditation affecting special education class size and teacher qualifications, the policy implications of authorizing waivers in special education, and such other issues as it deems appropriate. This matter was referred by letter from the Speaker to the House Education Committee for study. The Senate Education and Health Committee will be invited to participate in the study.


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