VirginiaEligible students with disabilities could take state tests another way
A student’s education team would make the final choice about an alternative testing method, after the student meets criteria set by the Board.
What it does
Students with disabilities who meet the Board’s criteria could take state learning tests another way. Their education team would decide whether that method is appropriate.
Argument forEligible students with disabilities could show what they know in a different way when their education team finds it appropriate.
Argument againstStudents who need a different testing method might not qualify if they do not meet the Board’s criteria.
More detail
The Board would prescribe alternative ways for eligible students with disabilities to take state learning tests. This applies to children with disabilities as defined in state law who meet the Board’s criteria. The Board would set the criteria students must meet. The student’s Individual Education Program team would make the final decision about whether an alternative method is appropriate. The section is identified as effective July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 21Continued from last sessionLatest
- Feb 9Continued to next session in Education (Voice Vote)
- Jan 22Referred to Committee on EducationMinor
- Jan 22Presented and ordered printed 26105599DIntroduced
EducationDisability Rights