The 2024 General Assembly mandated that the Commission on Youth, a bipartisan legislative commission of the General Assembly, conduct a study on how to improve Virginia’s special education dispute resolution processes to present to the 2025 General Assembly. The Commission is collaborating with Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) to hold listening sessions to hear from family members and professionals who have been involved with the special education dispute resolution system or have perspectives to share.
The Virtual Session will be held on June 20 at 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Spanish language interpretation available if requested by June 13th
ECI is hosting the in-person listening session for the Hampton Roads area on June 27 at 6:00pm until 8:00pm. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Public comment will be limited to 5 minutes so that everyone has a chance to speak. American Sign language interpretation will be provided at all sessions. To register, visit http://bit.ly/3Ka5a91 or scan the QR code on the flyer below.
Other in-person listening sessions will be held throughout Virginia, 6:00pm – 8:00pm:
June 24 – Wytheville Meeting Center, 333 Community Blvd, Wytheville, VA
June 25 – Twin Hickory Library, 5001 Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen, VA
June 26 – Conference Center at Courthouse Plaza, 2nd floor, 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA
