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School board approves Special Education Annual Plan; SEAC reports on resource fair and outreach
Summary
The board approved the Local Special Education Annual Plan (Part B); the Special Education Advisory Committee reported on a family resource fair and committee activities.
The King George County School Board approved the Local Special Education Annual Plan (Part B) and associated flow-through funding for the 2025–26 school year following a presentation by Doctor Howard, supervisor of special services.
Doctor Howard told the board the plan was reviewed by the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and outlined two funding pots: the 611 fund for K–12 special education staffing, professional development and purchased services, and the 619 fund for early childhood special education. He detailed three statutory or regulatory elements: maintenance of effort (MOE), coordinated early intervention services and a proportionate set-aside (PSA) for students who are homeschooled but receive services. Based on the division’s December 1 count, the presentation projected approximately $1,049,971.90 in the primary fund and $22,116 in the 619/early-childhood pot; the proportionate set-aside was discussed at about $7,038 to cover services to homeschooled students with service plans.
Doctor Howard also summarized SEAC activities: the committee meets at least four times a year (as required), currently has roughly 10–15 regular participants, and organizes a family resource fair that brought 10–30 vendors in past years. This year’s event had fewer attendees after a date change; committee leaders are considering whether to move to a biannual schedule. SEAC’s next meeting is May 7 to review the year’s work and discuss officer elections.
Board members asked clarifying questions about the state requirements and services for homeschooled students; Doctor Howard confirmed the division offers service plans (occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech/language) to homeschooled students who request them.
The board made a motion to approve the annual plan and application and adopted it by voice vote. Doctor Howard will submit the plan to the state per the normal schedule.
Why it matters: The annual plan governs significant special education funding that supplements the local budget, ensures compliance with state requirements and clarifies services available to families, including homeschooled students with service plans.
