Comparison of Virginia Regulations Governing Special Education Programs and IDEA Amendments of 1997: Supplement.

Overview & Synopsis

This document provides a side-by-side comparison of Virginia regulations governing special education programs, the Virginia Comprehensive Services Act, and the federal 1997 Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997. Differences and similarities are illustrated for sections relating to: (1) definitions; (2) authorization, allotment, use of funds, and authorization of appropriations; (3) state eligibility; (4) local educational agency eligibility; (5) evaluations, eligibility determination, Individualized Education Programs, and educational placement; (6) procedural safeguards; (7) administration; (8) preschool grants; and (9) infants and toddlers with disabilities definitions. Appendices include the full text of the three sections of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act relating to findings and purposes, state eligibility, and local educational agency eligibility. (CR)