This session, both the Senate and the House of Delegates have introduced a number of bills that may affect Virginia schoolchildren with special education needs, which we detail below.
Category: Legislative Highlights
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Our View of the Legislature: Mental Health Services
The General Assembly is considering several proposals to amend the delivery of mental health services in Virginia.
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Our View of the Legislature: Children’s Services Act
dLCV continues to monitor legislation that seeks to allow equity in public and private school education for children and youth with disabilities.
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Our View of the Legislature: Transportation
Transportation is a critically important issue to all persons with disabilities in Virginia. The need for critical infrastructure to enable people with disabilities to participate in all aspects of society is great. While there are no major proposals under consideration that would tackle that enormous problem, there are several smaller budget amendments under consideration, as well as some bills, that establish some transportation related rights.
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Our View of the Legislature: Supported Decision Making
The 2021 session of the General Assembly continues to consider bills and the state budget, and is considering a potentially important bill that could impact individuals with disabilities and their rights to decision-making.
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Our View of the Legislature: Brain Injury
The 2021 session of the General Assembly is just two weeks old, but already the legislature is acting on some bills affecting persons with brain injuries.
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Our View of the Legislature: Voting
dLCV educates policy makers about the potential impact of legislative proposals, and we have been very busy so far.
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Our View of the Legislature: Employment
The House of Delegates has already taken significant steps to improve employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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Our View of the Legislature: Mental Health
Each year, the General Assembly considers proposals to amend the delivery of mental health services in Virginia.
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Our View of the Legislature: Children’s Services Act
Part of dLCV’s mission is to support individuals with disabilities to receive services in the least restrictive environment. This includes within school settings.