2019 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Highlights February 13, 2019 Here’s the latest on some bills that would address the fate of Virginia’s training centers for people with intellectual disabilities: SB 1071 (Peake) prohibits the closure of Central Virginia Training Center. The bill had a substantial fiscal impact. The bill was passed by indefinitely by Senate...
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January 28, 2019 – Legislative Highlights
There are a number of bills being considered by Virginia’s legislature that would address the fate of Virginia’s training centers for people with intellectual disabilities.
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January 16, 2019 – Legislative Highlights
2019 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Highlights January 16, 2019 The disAbility law Center of Virginia is monitoring developments in the legislature that may be of interest to people with disabilities. We are available to educate policy makers about the potential impact of legislative proposals. Please let us know of any legislative proposals or budget issues...
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Southwestern Virginia Training Center Closes
Southwestern Virginia Training Center (SWVTC), a state-operated institution for people with intellectual disabilities, is officially closed. The last resident left the institution in Hillsville on August 21st.
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January 8, 2018 – Legislative Highlight
2018 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Highlights January 8, 2018 The 2018 legislative session in Virginia will begin on January 10th at noon. This is a “long” session meaning that the legislature plans to be in session for 60 days, rather than the 45 days of the “short” session that meets on odd-numbered years. During this...