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Virginia Department of Education outlines Virginia IEP enhancements and growing dispute‑resolution caseload
Summary
State special education officials said the Virginia IEP statewide system will receive $5 million for translation, a parent portal and progress tracking; the department also reported substantial increases in dispute resolution filings and expanded parent support resources.
Dr. Samantha Hollins, state director of special education at the Virginia Department of Education, updated the Virginia Disability Commission on June 5 about Virginia IEP and dispute‑resolution services.
Hollins said Virginia IEP — the statewide individualized education program system used by most local divisions — now includes 117 of 131 school divisions, and the fiscal 2026 budget included $5 million for system enhancements focused on translation, a parent portal and progress‑tracking features.
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