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VA HB1373
VA HB1373Regional special ed.; DOE to assess enhancements & strategies to maximize use of funds for students.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Education; assessment; utilization of funds for regional special education students; report. Requires the Department of Education (the Department), in collaboration with the Office of Children's Services, staff from the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees, and such other stakeholders as the Department deems appropriate, to assess potential enhancements and strategies to maximize utilization of funds designated for regional special education students, commonly referred to as the Students with Intensive Support Needs Application program, in order to decrease the number of referrals of students with disabilities into private day school placements. The bill requires the Department to report its findings and recommendations to the Chairs of the House Committees on Appropriations and Education and the Chairs of the Senate Committees on Education and Health and Finance and Appropriations no later than December 15, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Education, working with the Office of Children's Services and other stakeholders, to study ways to better use funds for the Students with Intensive Support Needs Application program, which helps students with disabilities who might otherwise need to go to private day schools. The study will look at things like what prevents school divisions from using these funds fully, what types of disabilities are covered, how costs are recognized, and if extra funding is needed for schools running special programs for students with disabilities. The Department must report its findings and suggestions to specific legislative committees by December 15, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) (on 03/06/2026)
Taxonomy
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
- ‐ Special Education
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1373 | 01/21/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1373) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1191531.PDF | 03/03/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1373/text/HB1373H2 | 02/13/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1373/text/HB1373HC3 | 02/13/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1373/text/HB1373H1 | 02/11/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1373/text/HB1373HC1 | 02/10/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1373/text/HB1373HC2 | 02/10/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1373) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1093079.PDF | 01/21/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1373/text/HB1373 | 01/21/2026 |
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