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Panel approves measure to speed special-education transitions for military-connected students

2118498 · January 14, 2025
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Summary

HB 1880 would require receiving Virginia school divisions to promptly begin transition processes for special education services for students whose parents are active-duty service members; the subcommittee voted 8-0 to report the bill.

Delegate Sewell presented House Bill 1880, which would require receiving school divisions to promptly begin transition procedures so students with special needs whose parents are service-connected can obtain comparable special education services upon relocation. The sponsor said frequent moves every two to three years can disrupt services for military-connected children and the bill aims to reduce that burden.

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