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Public commenters urge board to recognize IB diploma, press for special‑education compliance and clearer appeals process
Summary
During public comment, parents, educators and advocates urged the board to adopt changes to recognize the International Baccalaureate diploma for Virginia advanced studies credit (item K), raised compliance concerns about special education corrective actions, and requested a clear appeals process for divisions using locally adopted curricula.
A broad group of parents, educators and organizational leaders used the board’s public comment period to press the Virginia State Board of Education on graduation requirements, special education compliance and school accountability.
Multiple speakers (Joan Wodisca, Josh Singer, Dr. Dana Lieberman, Melissa Johnston, Isabella Villano and others) urged the board to adopt item K, a proposed update that would add IB courses to the…
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