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2024 SESSION

24101494D
HOUSE BILL NO. 1283
Offered January 10, 2024
Prefiled January 10, 2024
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-274.7, relating to students with individualized education programs or Section 504 Plans; emergency protocol and guide.
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Patrons-- Willett; Senator: Williams Graves
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Referred to Committee on Education
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 22.1-274.7 as follows:

§ 22.1-274.7. Students with individualized education programs or Section 504 Plans; emergency protocol and guide.

A protocol for individualized accommodations and supports during emergency situations at school and a step-by-step guide on how to execute such protocol shall be (i) included in each individualized education program implemented for a public school student with a disability in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., and in each Section 504 Plan implemented for a public school student in accordance with § 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794 and (ii) provided to all of such student's teachers for implementation.