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VA HB497
VA HB497Special education and related services; superintendent to annually collect, etc., certain data.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Division superintendents; certain special education eligibility data; posting or presentation. Requires each division superintendent to annually collect, summarize, and either post in a conspicuous and publicly accessible manner on the division website or present to the local school board at a public meeting of such board data from cases in which (i) individualized education program (IEP) teams determined that a student is not eligible to receive special education and related services as a student with a disability pursuant to relevant federal and state laws and regulations and (ii) any complaint or dispute procedure that resulted from such determination of ineligibility. The bill requires each such posting or presentation to comply with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and all other applicable state and federal laws and regulations relating the protection and privacy of students' personally identifiable information.
AI Summary
This bill requires school divisions to annually collect and publicly share data regarding students who are determined to not qualify for special education and related services under an Individualized Education Program (IEP), which is a legal document outlining a student's specific educational needs and the services they will receive. This data, which must be presented in a way that protects student privacy according to federal laws like the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), will include information from cases where a student was found ineligible for special education services and any resulting disputes or complaint procedures.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Elizabeth Guzmán (D)*,
Jessica Anderson (D),
Kacey Carnegie (D),
Nadarius Clark (D),
J.R. Henson (D),
Paul Krizek (D),
Charlie Schmidt (D),
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education and Health (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB497 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB497/text/HB497H1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB497) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1141170.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB497/text/HB497HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB497/text/HB497HC2 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB497) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1105263.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB497/text/HB497 |
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