Public Comments for 02/05/2024 Appropriations - Elementary and Secondary Subcommittee
HB181 - School counselors; decreases public school staffing ratios.
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I am writing to express enthusiastic support for HB181, HB187, HB748, and HB937 as an educator and strong advocate of reducing VMT as a way to combat the climate crisis. HB748 is a fantastic way to mitigate the climate crisis, by providing incentives for e-bikes. Most car trips are under 3 miles, and an electric assist bicycle can obviate some of the disadvantages of using a standard bicycle. Reducing VMT, meanwhile, remains a crucial part of slowing the climate crisis. It's not enough just to have more electric cars - we need fewer cars, period, and e-bikes are a great solution! I support 937 as an advocate of Safe Routes to Schools programs for similar reasons. Active transportation to get to school - like bike buses, walking, etc. - are also wonderful for kids' mental health and physical fitness. I support 181 because it will be good for both students and counselors. And as a teacher, I know how underpaid educators are and 187 will help fix that.
Hello. I am a parent of a 9th grader, and 1st grader and I have a Four year old starting school this fall. I believe that all of these bills will work hand in hand to bring a positive change to the Norfolk Public Schools System. Many of Norfolks schools are performng below average specifically in low income communities that are majority black. The public schools in these communities have a history of being underserved and overlooked. I believe that all students should have a quality education that will prepare them for success and ensure that they excel not only academically, but also socially and economically. The implementation of a community schools model would significantly improve the performance of the students while helping the community thrive. Community school based model assess the specific needs of the school and the community and work together with each other and organizations to provide solutions to the problems that the school needs to tackle to ensure that the students staff and parents thrive. Also, increasing childrens access to school couselors is a need that can be very beneficial to the success of students and can take the some of the burden off of the teachers. Lastly, but definitely the most important is the need for a competitive salary for our teachers. They have one of the hardest and most essential roles in the field and that is building the next generation. Teachers serve as mentors, couselors, and sometimes even mediators. Some of our teacher even have to deal with hostile enviroments. In my opinion, They deserve top dollar because they are the backbone of the community. All in all I support each of these bills and I hope that they pass.
The Virginia School Counselor Association supports this legislation. As the ideal ratio recommended by the American School Counselor Association, data has shown academic, career and social emotional gains in schools where it is applied. Data indicates a 94% rate of school attendance, 91% graduation rate, and 2% discipline rate. School counselors are uniquely trained to help students achieve social emotional, academic, and career success; and provide support to all students. Help support the success of all Virginia students!
The Virginia Council of Administrators of Special Education (VCASE) supports HB 181, toward decreasing the ratio of students to each counselor in Virginia public schools. Virginia's local special education administrators and teachers work closely with counselors in schools, where counselors work with documenting a suspected disability toward eligibility consideration, play a significant role as an IEP team participant, assist students with social emotional counseling, and counsel students in course selection toward successful school completion. Special educators partner with counselors throughout their service to students, addressing individual learning needs and promoting strong student performance. Please revise the SOQ counselor ratio to reduce the counselor student caseload to better serve our students in this time as we witness greater student mental health needs and teachers addressing significant student behavior disruptions in their classrooms. Thank you for supporting all of our students with expanded counseling services.
The Virginia Council of Administrators of Special Education (VCASE) supports HB 181, toward decreasing the ratio of students to each counselor in Virginia public schools. Virginia's local special education administrators and teachers work closely with counselors in schools, where counselors work with documenting a suspected disability toward eligibility consideration, play a significant role as an IEP team participant, assist students with social emotional counseling, and counsel students in course selection toward successful school completion. Special educators partner with counselors throughout their service to students, addressing individual learning needs and promoting strong student performance. Please revise the SOQ counselor ratio to reduce the counselor student caseload to better serve our students in this time as we witness greater student mental health needs and teachers addressing significant student behavior disruptions in their classrooms. Thank you for supporting all of our students with expanded counseling services.
Social Worker and Lynchburg Public Schools Equity Advisory Task Force member Nicole says SUPPORT HB181 and HB187. 181- Decrease in staffing ratios for guidance is an excellent step! Although there is still a shortage of providers, those currently working are beyond capacity. 187- Increased compensation is essential for retention.
HB181 is an important step in supporting student mental health and wellness. Virginia children and youth are experiencing unprecedented rates of depression, anxiety, self harm and suicidal ideation. School counselors are spread too thin and unable to pay attention to the children in need of attention, including notifying parents and connecting them with additional resources.
The Virginia NAACP supports the following HB168 Keys-Gamarra Homeless students; Dept. of Ed. to develop a resource document on supports and services. HB181 Feggans School counselors; decreases public school staffing ratios. HB187 Clark Teachers and support staff; compensation at or above national average salary.
Please support HB181 which provides additional counselors for students at a time when mental health and guidance support is critical. In addition to needs from pandemic traumas, we have been increasing the number of programs that move students into career and college readiness, but those programs require guidance and administrative support which our current counselor ratios cannot implement due to case overloads. Please help students find success by providing enough counselors to enable access to the programs they need. Thank you, Cheryl Binkley President 4 Public Education 703-328-8238
I agree there needs to be a decrease. Family needs to be involved. I support guidance counselors as along as they first contact the home to get written permission from the parent(s) or legal guardian before speaking to the child. Transparency is essential.
I support guidance counselors as along as they first contact the home to get written permission from the parent(s) or legal guardian before speaking to the child. Transparency is essential.
Glad to see more counselors. Especially after how torturous mine was. We need more options here!
HB187 - Teachers; process and timeline for increasing salary.
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I am writing to express enthusiastic support for HB181, HB187, HB748, and HB937 as an educator and strong advocate of reducing VMT as a way to combat the climate crisis. HB748 is a fantastic way to mitigate the climate crisis, by providing incentives for e-bikes. Most car trips are under 3 miles, and an electric assist bicycle can obviate some of the disadvantages of using a standard bicycle. Reducing VMT, meanwhile, remains a crucial part of slowing the climate crisis. It's not enough just to have more electric cars - we need fewer cars, period, and e-bikes are a great solution! I support 937 as an advocate of Safe Routes to Schools programs for similar reasons. Active transportation to get to school - like bike buses, walking, etc. - are also wonderful for kids' mental health and physical fitness. I support 181 because it will be good for both students and counselors. And as a teacher, I know how underpaid educators are and 187 will help fix that.
Hello. I am a parent of a 9th grader, and 1st grader and I have a Four year old starting school this fall. I believe that all of these bills will work hand in hand to bring a positive change to the Norfolk Public Schools System. Many of Norfolks schools are performng below average specifically in low income communities that are majority black. The public schools in these communities have a history of being underserved and overlooked. I believe that all students should have a quality education that will prepare them for success and ensure that they excel not only academically, but also socially and economically. The implementation of a community schools model would significantly improve the performance of the students while helping the community thrive. Community school based model assess the specific needs of the school and the community and work together with each other and organizations to provide solutions to the problems that the school needs to tackle to ensure that the students staff and parents thrive. Also, increasing childrens access to school couselors is a need that can be very beneficial to the success of students and can take the some of the burden off of the teachers. Lastly, but definitely the most important is the need for a competitive salary for our teachers. They have one of the hardest and most essential roles in the field and that is building the next generation. Teachers serve as mentors, couselors, and sometimes even mediators. Some of our teacher even have to deal with hostile enviroments. In my opinion, They deserve top dollar because they are the backbone of the community. All in all I support each of these bills and I hope that they pass.
HB187: No. 1) Cost of living is different in different areas. 2) Boosting pay of campaign donors. 3) Noninstructional staff who don’t deal with students aren’t in the line of fire. 4) More taxes to pay isn’t affordable when Va is nationally 8th highest for state/local taxes. 5) Academic scores have to come up. Education before indoctrination. Minorities in this area, including the bills’ patron, are falling further behind.
Social Worker and Lynchburg Public Schools Equity Advisory Task Force member Nicole says SUPPORT HB181 and HB187. 181- Decrease in staffing ratios for guidance is an excellent step! Although there is still a shortage of providers, those currently working are beyond capacity. 187- Increased compensation is essential for retention.
I wanted to first thank Delegate Clark for submitted this bill for consideration and ask the members of the committee to pass this bill on for formal consideration on the House floor. Our educators and support staff have been continuous in their efforts to provide quality education, compassion and structure to our children. This has been the case despite a constant lack of resources, inadequate support from administration, dealing with classroom sizes of 22+ students, all while listening to many members of our government and the local public demean and disparage their work. Ensuring they are paid a national average and competing with adjacent states, and even districts, is critical to their financial wellbeing and the knowledge that they are valued and supported in the Commonwealth. As a part time employee in one of public schools, for now 6 years, I have seen the mental heath decline of our students and our staff and the added element of a higher cost of living is something we should strive to address. Thank you for your time and consideration and please remember our public schools and their success are the backbone of our community and the Commonwealth of Virginia’s future!
Different areas in Virginia have different levels for living standards. It costs more to live in Northern Va. than it does in Southwest Va. Makes no sense to pay state wide based on living standards elsewhere in the state. No other profession gets that. Only starts a bidding war when the problem is not just pay, it is the lack of discipline in the classroom, parents behavior/attitudes and lack of support from a top heavy administration.
The Virginia NAACP supports the following HB168 Keys-Gamarra Homeless students; Dept. of Ed. to develop a resource document on supports and services. HB181 Feggans School counselors; decreases public school staffing ratios. HB187 Clark Teachers and support staff; compensation at or above national average salary.
A decent salary is important based on years of teaching. Honestly, I knew I would not earn a great deal of money in this profession and that is fine. I was thrilled to see students learn new concepts as the year went on. No, it was never about the salary. Respect, integrity, transparency, communication, and high expectations and standards were missing.
This bill is impractical and extremely costly in the long run. Not every teacher can be paid above average. By definition, half all teachers nationally will be paid below the average teaching salary, even if teacher pay increases to very, very generous levels. If each state tries to pay its teachers at or above average, teacher pay will skyrocket above all other professions, as school systems constantly raise teacher salaries to try to keep with other states and the rising national average, and states will eventually go bankrupt as a result of this bidding war. In the mythical Lake Wobegon, all the children are above average. But in real life, half of all people have to be below average, by definition. Half of all people in America are paid below average, especially in places with very low living costs, where the vast majority of people are paid below the national average. There is no reason why a teacher in an area with much lower than average living costs should be paid at or above the average. Many areas of Virginia are cheaper to live in the average place in America, even cities like Roanoke, Amherst, Lynchburg, Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Waynesboro (rural counties are often even cheaper). In most places, teachers don’t need to be paid the national average for teachers to have a middle-class standard of living, especially in areas where housing is cheap. There are counties in Virginia where the median hourly wage is well under $20 per hour (for people in general, not teachers), yet most people in those counties own their own home, showing that such a wage is clearly a living wage there. Even though such a wage generates an annual income far below the average teacher salary in Virginia, and below the average teacher salary even in such low-living cost places. (The median hourly wage for people in Virginia’s Roanoke region was only $18.09 per hour in 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (that's the hourly wage for people in general, not teacher pay, which is of course higher). Yet the area is mostly middle class.).
HB215 - 9th/10th grade students; development of Title IX and sexual harassment prevention training modules.
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The first time I heard the phrase “Title IX” was just four months ago in a mandatory college session. While I’d heard the word thrown around, I never had understood what it was, or what it meant. Upon this realization, I noticed that a lot of my peers in high school would have greatly benefitted from knowing their Title IX rights and what they are allowed to do in a compromising situation. Title IX trainings save lives, reducing mental health severity among students who have been assaulted or harmed. They also inform students of what they can do and what actions they can take, in the situation that a school mishandles or mistreats a report, something that was common at my high school. I strongly urge you to vote in favor of HB 215 because it has the capability to help so many students when they’re at their most vulnerable. Thank you.
Vote in favor of: HB1039, HB732, HB686, HB603, HB498, HB497, HB482, HB386, HB253, HB224, HB215, HB134, and HB41. I would recommend including additional language in HB41 that addresses voter registrations in public schools. Being an active voter is part of our civic duty and participation in our democratic process should be taught and encouraged. Voter registration drives should be occurring in all public high schools in the Commonwealth.
Vote YES
seconding what my family and friends have said and taught me as we examine these bills together- 134- YES 214- YES 224- YES 253- YES 386- YES 398- YES 497- YES 498- YES 603- YES 686- YES 732- YES
134- YES to fentanyl training to save lives and decrease stigma. It is overdue 214- YES 224- YES 253- YES civic engagement encouraged 386- YES 398- YES incredible practice to prevent punishment and foster healthy development 497- YES 498- YES 603- YES 686- YES 732- YES Nalaxone critical and life saving
134- YES to fentanyl training to save lives and decrease stigma 214- YES increase safety and change culture 224- YES to save lives with training 253- YES students' voices are critical and will teach power of speaking up for themselves 386- YES 398- YES restorative justice changes lives and prevents school to prison pipeline. Lynchburg has found restorative practices to be so impactful that a federal grant was just awarded almost 1M to continue 497- YES SAVE LIVES 498 YES save lives 603 YES save lives reduce stigma 686 YES 732 YES save lives
HB359 - Public school funding; nonpersonal cost categories, federal fund deduction methodology.
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HB359, HB538, and HB1008 work together to support HB936, one of the three top priority bills in the [Virginia Progressives legislative agenda](http://VAProgressives.org). Taken together, the bills shape physical and curricular infrastructure Virginia's children will need to prepare for taking on the problems of the social provisioning of human needs going into a global climate crisis, and include proper funding mechanisms for their implementation. These bills reach up to meet initiatives from the federal level. Billions in federal funds are being spent into existence, and will flow in greater amounts in the future. They are seeking such programs in order to be spent effectively. More than half a dozen currently active can be found in our above linked legislative agenda, including, directly addressing the impact statement for HB936, [guidance for the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG)](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-09/CPRG%20General%20Competition%20NOFO.pdf) which states: ---- Accordingly, the CPRG general competition for implementation grants is designed to enable states, municipalities, tribes, and territories to achieve the following goals:" ... 2. Pursue measures that will achieve substantial community benefits (such as reduction of criteria air pollutants (CAPs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)), particularly in low- income and disadvantaged communities; ... In general, EPA anticipates that applications may seek funding for the following types of measures: ... • Implementation of new benchmarking and building performance standards ----- VA DEQ has been made aware, including in its Glen Allen DEQ CPRG public input session, that HB936 can tap this program while making DEQ's application more competitive.
Please vote to pass HB 686 Meals for All. The children in Virginia need your help. Every child should be able to get a hot meal and not have to worry about being hungry. Parents are struggling and children are suffering. Please vote for free meals for children.
HB386 - Public schools; increase staffing ratios for specialized student support positions.
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Please vote NO to this bill. Having suffered as a substitute teacher from abuse from students in the class room with no recourse for accountability I feel very strongly that teachers and administrators should have the right to not only protect themselves but even more importantly to protect all of the students from the few who are in much need of discipline and consequences.
The Virginia Coalition for Fine Arts Education acknowledges and supports the need for specialized student support positions for our public schools in the commonwealth as defined in HB 386 and HB 381. School counselors, social workers, school psychologists, school nurses, licensed assistant behavior analysts, and other assistant health and behavior analysts have never been more necessary than in our current climate of possible pandemic contagion, increased school violence, and poorer attendance. But the evidence is clear that the arts foster a more positive, school climate and better attendance. This funding must be for additional school support positions and not diminish curricular positions in the arts.
Please vote to pass HB 686 Meals for All. The children in Virginia need your help. Every child should be able to get a hot meal and not have to worry about being hungry. Parents are struggling and children are suffering. Please vote for free meals for children.
Vote in favor of: HB1039, HB732, HB686, HB603, HB498, HB497, HB482, HB386, HB253, HB224, HB215, HB134, and HB41. I would recommend including additional language in HB41 that addresses voter registrations in public schools. Being an active voter is part of our civic duty and participation in our democratic process should be taught and encouraged. Voter registration drives should be occurring in all public high schools in the Commonwealth.
Specialized support staff in schools can make the difference between a child getting life saving help before there's a crisis or ending up in the emergency room. Increasing the minimum number of required positions is one way to get more trained adult eyes on what students are going through.
seconding what my family and friends have said and taught me as we examine these bills together- 134- YES 214- YES 224- YES 253- YES 386- YES 398- YES 497- YES 498- YES 603- YES 686- YES 732- YES
134- YES to fentanyl training to save lives and decrease stigma. It is overdue 214- YES 224- YES 253- YES civic engagement encouraged 386- YES 398- YES incredible practice to prevent punishment and foster healthy development 497- YES 498- YES 603- YES 686- YES 732- YES Nalaxone critical and life saving
134- YES to fentanyl training to save lives and decrease stigma 214- YES increase safety and change culture 224- YES to save lives with training 253- YES students' voices are critical and will teach power of speaking up for themselves 386- YES 398- YES restorative justice changes lives and prevents school to prison pipeline. Lynchburg has found restorative practices to be so impactful that a federal grant was just awarded almost 1M to continue 497- YES SAVE LIVES 498 YES save lives 603 YES save lives reduce stigma 686 YES 732 YES save lives
I totally agree we need more counseling especially with students’ mental health taking a toll. But behavioral analysts? Cmon! Behaviorism HARMS mental health. It very much harmed mine. I nearly ended my life twice because of it. Please don’t do this to us! Or at least amend it so that there are guard rails so that we can hold Applied Behavioral Analysis folks accountable more easily. https://neuroclastic.com/invisible-abuse-aba-and-the-things-only-autistic-people-can-see/
HB419 - Early childhood care and education system; need- and demand-based funding.
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As a retired early childhood development specialist and child care program director I know the importance of funding for early care and education. Everyone benefits when young children’s development is supported. 90% of the brain develops before age 5. The emotional and physical health, social skills, and cognitive and linguistic capacities that emerge in the early years are all critical for success in school, the workplace, and in the larger community. Thank you for supporting this vital bill.
On behalf of the League of Women Voters Virginia, I strongly support House Bill 419. This bill strengthens the funding formula and maintains educator incentives - both of which are critical to improving the quality and accessibility of child care in the Commonwealth. Only 57% of demand for child care in Virginia is being met in the current system. That's nearly half of Virginia's children not getting access to the care their families need. This bill would ensure that much-needed funds would be allocated towards child care and, once allocated would never revert back to the general fund. As a mom of three spending over $35,000 per year on child care, I urge your support for House Bill 419, a pivotal step towards securing a brighter future for Virginia’s children and families.
I am writing in support of HB419. As a parent and early child educator, preschool is vital to students success in kindergarten and beyond. I see a huge divide in my kindergarten class socially, academically, and behaviorally of students who attended good preschool and those who did not.
I am respectfully asking for help with this very important bill I'm working two jobs and still trying to stay afloat with barely even being able to spend quality time with my kids. Thank you Darline Meriwether
Vote YES on HB 419 to provide a stable source of public funding to early childhood education. The early childhood education system is not working for Virginia's families. Many families struggle to find safe, affordable, high-quality childcare or spend a significant proportion of their paychecks on childcare. Finding a the solution to this problem will require significant, sustained public funding, which this bill will provide. Relying on the whims of the legislature or the governor each year for funding creates instability and insecurity, further troubling an already troubled marketplace. This bill is a necessary investment in early childhood education. For Virginia's economy to work, a stable childcare system is vital, and this bill takes us a step closer to that stability.
Please support HB 419; it's clear that our nation and the commonwealth are in the midst of a childcare crisis, and we need to take meaningful, sustained action to address it. HB419's greatest strength is its commitment to sustainability; we cannot depend on a given budget or administration to determine whether early childhood is worth funding. This is a common sense piece of legislation that could have a practical, huge impact on the way we plan for childcare and early childhood development.
I support this companion bill to SB54 as the state seeks to place early childhood education on the full education continuum. This means funding this part of the system and strategies in this bill will build that in. It is also critical to recognize and incentivize teachers in high quality early learning settings who are the everyday heroes. They are helping working parents by providing full-day, full-year child care and usually don’t receive a living wage themselves. Let’s keep the momentum going to invest in early education for VA’s future - our children!
HB506 - Teachers for Tomorrow Grant Program; established.
HB507 - Careers in Law Enforcement Incentive Grant Program; established.
I oppose all these unconstitutional, dangerous, and pointless laws.
The end of solitary confinement must be done My son was murdered in solitary confinement at Red Onion Prison in Pound Va on 1/3/22.
HB538 - Virginia Student Environmental Literacy Plan Grant Fund and Program; established.
HB359, HB538, and HB1008 work together to support HB936, one of the three top priority bills in the [Virginia Progressives legislative agenda](http://VAProgressives.org). Taken together, the bills shape physical and curricular infrastructure Virginia's children will need to prepare for taking on the problems of the social provisioning of human needs going into a global climate crisis, and include proper funding mechanisms for their implementation. These bills reach up to meet initiatives from the federal level. Billions in federal funds are being spent into existence, and will flow in greater amounts in the future. They are seeking such programs in order to be spent effectively. More than half a dozen currently active can be found in our above linked legislative agenda, including, directly addressing the impact statement for HB936, [guidance for the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG)](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-09/CPRG%20General%20Competition%20NOFO.pdf) which states: ---- Accordingly, the CPRG general competition for implementation grants is designed to enable states, municipalities, tribes, and territories to achieve the following goals:" ... 2. Pursue measures that will achieve substantial community benefits (such as reduction of criteria air pollutants (CAPs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)), particularly in low- income and disadvantaged communities; ... In general, EPA anticipates that applications may seek funding for the following types of measures: ... • Implementation of new benchmarking and building performance standards ----- VA DEQ has been made aware, including in its Glen Allen DEQ CPRG public input session, that HB936 can tap this program while making DEQ's application more competitive.
HB582 - Public high schools; each school board to employ at least one career coach.
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HB617 - High school student-athletes; use of name, image, or likeness.
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HB624 - English language learner students; ratios of instructional positions, At-Risk Program established.
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Virginia's schools receive less K-12 funding than the 50-state average, the South-Atlantic regional average, and three bordering States (KY, MD, WV). Virginia's Standards of Quality funding formula underestimates staffing needed to serve Virginia's students, uses recession-era caps to limit funding, and fails to adequately account for the higher costs of educating students at-risk due to poverty, special education, or English language learner needs. Virginia's over-reliance of local governments to fund a high-quality education has fueled a shortage of fully licensed teachers and contributed to achievement gaps. The Virginia PTA supports HB624.
When I and 7 other members of the Sorensen ELP cohort of 2023 began working on a legislative proposition that eventually became HB 761, it was immediately obvious that Virginia's public schools system was in dire need of financial reform in several key areas. As a Republican and strong proponent of local government control over purse strings as much as is feasible, it is my belief this bill not only goes a long way to ensuring the Commonwealth is holding up its end of the agreement in a better manner but also will allow localities and county/city school boards better opportunity to solve the problems that are unique to them. In studying the JLARC report, it is apparent to me that these efforts will help a great deal across the Commonwealth, from Lee County to Fairfax. Few proposals before the General Assembly this year, in my opinion, serve to have such a great deal of potential positive impact regardless of zip code or voter/legislator policy affiliation. It is for these reasons I ask the committee to vote in favor of passing this Bill to the floor. Thank you, Steven Statzer
HB625 - Community Schools, Office of; established within Department of Education.
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COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF VIRGINIA STATEMENT OF SUPPORT HB625 CIS of Virginia is the leading implementer of the community school framework in Virginia, serving 163 schools in partnership with 25 of the highest-need school districts, reaching 114,000 (or one in ten) Virginia students. Our evidence-based model is centered on the delivery of integrated student and family supports services within schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life. CIS of Virginia urges your support of HB625 to create an Office of Community Schools within the Virginia Department of Education. This important initiative will provide a framework to support the implementation and expansion of community schools throughout the state, allowing more students to benefit from the comprehensive services and resources that community schools offer. Community schools have emerged as a proven and effective strategy for improving educational outcomes, particularly for students from low-income families and underserved communities. By addressing the non-academic barriers to learning such as poverty, health issues, and lack of family support, community schools create a holistic approach to education that fosters academic success and overall well-being. As a centralized resource for implementing and coordinating community school initiatives across Virginia, the office will ensure that community schools have the necessary support and infrastructure to thrive, and will serve as a hub for sharing best practices, resources, and data-driven strategies. For decades, CIS has demonstrated the transformative impact that these models can have on students, families, and communities. By offering a range of academic, health, and social services, community schools provide a safety net for students and families, addressing their needs in a comprehensive and coordinated manner. This approach not only improves student attendance and outcomes, but also strengthens the overall school community. The proposed Office of Community Schools would be instrumental in supporting the expansion of community schools, helping to identify schools that would benefit from adopting the community school model and providing the necessary resources and technical assistance to facilitate their transition. By leveraging the expertise and experience of the office, school districts across the state can more effectively implement and sustain community school initiatives. Furthermore, through collaboration with community organizations, local agencies, and education stakeholders, an Office of Community Schools can facilitate partnerships that enhance the range and quality of services available to students and families and help ensure that community schools are able to meet the diverse needs of their student populations. The impact of community schools extends far beyond academic achievement. These schools have been shown to improve school climate, increase parental involvement, and strengthen community engagement. By integrating services that address the social, emotional, and health needs of students, community schools help create a positive and supportive environment that fosters long-term success and a stronger workforce for the Commonwealth. Thank you for supporting this important initiative to help create a brighter future for the students of Virginia. Sincerely, Mark Emblidge, Ph.D. Founder and President Communities In Schools of Virginia
Hello. I am a parent of a 9th grader, and 1st grader and I have a Four year old starting school this fall. I believe that all of these bills will work hand in hand to bring a positive change to the Norfolk Public Schools System. Many of Norfolks schools are performng below average specifically in low income communities that are majority black. The public schools in these communities have a history of being underserved and overlooked. I believe that all students should have a quality education that will prepare them for success and ensure that they excel not only academically, but also socially and economically. The implementation of a community schools model would significantly improve the performance of the students while helping the community thrive. Community school based model assess the specific needs of the school and the community and work together with each other and organizations to provide solutions to the problems that the school needs to tackle to ensure that the students staff and parents thrive. Also, increasing childrens access to school couselors is a need that can be very beneficial to the success of students and can take the some of the burden off of the teachers. Lastly, but definitely the most important is the need for a competitive salary for our teachers. They have one of the hardest and most essential roles in the field and that is building the next generation. Teachers serve as mentors, couselors, and sometimes even mediators. Some of our teacher even have to deal with hostile enviroments. In my opinion, They deserve top dollar because they are the backbone of the community. All in all I support each of these bills and I hope that they pass.
HB626 - Public schools; youth and community violence prevention, report.
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HB677 - Public Instruction, Superintendent of; employment of certified school library specialists.
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HB708 - National Teacher Certification Incentive Reward Program & Fund; eligibility, incentive grant awards.
Pursuing National Board Certification is like a second full time job, on top of teaching. The process to be recognized is arduous and expensive. The monetary amount received should be an incentive and a reward for all of the time away from our families and in addition to the added burden to our already underpaid, under appreciated profession. The process is challenging, yet rewarding and the incentive should reflect that. We have to recertify every five years, unlike "boards" for other professions and that costs hundreds of dollars, itself! Certifying costs almost 2,000 and additional costs accrue if you don't certify the first time. Please raise the amount earned!
HB732 - Public schools; opioid antagonist administration, etc.
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As the lobbyist for Prince William County Schools, I regret that, due to a doctor’s appointment, I cannot attend the Monday afternoon meeting of this subcommittee. Please know that PWCS fully supports Del Sewell’s HB 732. Further, we strongly prefer HB 732 over other Naloxone bills before the House Education Committee. PWCS would prefer that any Naloxone bill reported out of committee provide funding for procurement of Naloxone. Thank you for your consideration. Jim Council. (804) 347-0503
Vote in favor of: HB1039, HB732, HB686, HB603, HB498, HB497, HB482, HB386, HB253, HB224, HB215, HB134, and HB41. I would recommend including additional language in HB41 that addresses voter registrations in public schools. Being an active voter is part of our civic duty and participation in our democratic process should be taught and encouraged. Voter registration drives should be occurring in all public high schools in the Commonwealth.
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seconding what my family and friends have said and taught me as we examine these bills together- 134- YES 214- YES 224- YES 253- YES 386- YES 398- YES 497- YES 498- YES 603- YES 686- YES 732- YES
134- YES to fentanyl training to save lives and decrease stigma. It is overdue 214- YES 224- YES 253- YES civic engagement encouraged 386- YES 398- YES incredible practice to prevent punishment and foster healthy development 497- YES 498- YES 603- YES 686- YES 732- YES Nalaxone critical and life saving
134- YES to fentanyl training to save lives and decrease stigma 214- YES increase safety and change culture 224- YES to save lives with training 253- YES students' voices are critical and will teach power of speaking up for themselves 386- YES 398- YES restorative justice changes lives and prevents school to prison pipeline. Lynchburg has found restorative practices to be so impactful that a federal grant was just awarded almost 1M to continue 497- YES SAVE LIVES 498 YES save lives 603 YES save lives reduce stigma 686 YES 732 YES save lives
The Virginia Association of School Nurses (VASN) support this bill. VASN strongly urges that every school have a school nurse. With the added stock medication in schools, it is imperative that the proper assessment is conducted prior to administration. Betsy Looney President VASN
HB825 - At-Risk Program; established, public school funding.
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Specialized instruction and support services help higher- need students succeed academically. Funding should reflect the division level enrollment of high- need students such as English language learners. The Virginia PTA supports HB825.
HB936 - Public school buildings; indoor air quality standards.
HB359, HB538, and HB1008 work together to support HB936, one of the three top priority bills in the [Virginia Progressives legislative agenda](http://VAProgressives.org). Taken together, the bills shape physical and curricular infrastructure Virginia's children will need to prepare for taking on the problems of the social provisioning of human needs going into a global climate crisis, and include proper funding mechanisms for their implementation. These bills reach up to meet initiatives from the federal level. Billions in federal funds are being spent into existence, and will flow in greater amounts in the future. They are seeking such programs in order to be spent effectively. More than half a dozen currently active can be found in our above linked legislative agenda, including, directly addressing the impact statement for HB936, [guidance for the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG)](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-09/CPRG%20General%20Competition%20NOFO.pdf) which states: ---- Accordingly, the CPRG general competition for implementation grants is designed to enable states, municipalities, tribes, and territories to achieve the following goals:" ... 2. Pursue measures that will achieve substantial community benefits (such as reduction of criteria air pollutants (CAPs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)), particularly in low- income and disadvantaged communities; ... In general, EPA anticipates that applications may seek funding for the following types of measures: ... • Implementation of new benchmarking and building performance standards ----- VA DEQ has been made aware, including in its Glen Allen DEQ CPRG public input session, that HB936 can tap this program while making DEQ's application more competitive.
To the Distinguished Members of the House Education K-12 Subcommittee - Change the Air Foundation is writing in support of HB 936, an act to improve indoor air quality standards in public schools in Virginia. This simple change will do so much to impact the health and well-being of so many Virginian students and school personnel. Poor indoor air quality and water-damaged indoor environments not only impacts our health, but also causes significant physical, emotional, and financial hardship. What’s worse, water damage is not always a visible problem and can be hidden behind walls and in places not often frequented, such as attics and crawl spaces. Many individuals may be suffering from chronic health symptoms and have no idea that the culprit behind their degrading health rests within these hazardous indoor spaces. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (CDC NIOSH) estimates that the average American spends over 90% of their time indoors. The American Lung Association states that the average adult takes 20,000 breaths a day. The U.S. EPA’s research indicates air pollutants can be 2 - 5 times - even up to 100 times - higher indoors than outdoor levels. These statistics paint an important picture: We spend more time indoors than ever breathing in air that is potentially bad for our health. Indoor air quality and the state of our indoor environments has an immense impact on our health and well-being. Mold and water damage is often a major, hidden driver behind illnesses that are entirely preventable with the right resources and information available to the public. Change the Air Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization helping families across the country breathe safe indoor air. The Foundation believes that every person has a right to know that their indoor environments may be affected by mold, bacteria, and other potentially harmful indoor pollutants. We believe that healthy and safe indoor air is a basic right. We also believe that HB 936 is consistent with the science and current policy recommendations, is practical and will protect thousands of Virginia students and school personnel in the years to come. Mold-related illnesses can be prevented if residents and owners are properly informed and take the necessary steps to identify and prevent mold and water damage in their housing environments. Change the Air Foundation believes that HB 936, if passed, can be a cornerstone leading the way towards safer indoor air quality standards for all in Virginia. The attachment will be used to support our position with data and relevant information. We urge you to pass this bill and stand ready to provide further information. In health and change, Brandon Chappo Director of Public Policy Change the Air Foundation
HB1075 - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Virginia Program; established, report, sunset date.
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Support Letter from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Thank you for agreeing it is imperative your youngest learners have access to high-quality, age-appropriate books. We agree nothing is more basic, more essential, and more foundational to a child’s success in life than the ability to read! The Dollywood Foundation is thrilled to partner with the State of Virginia to get more books into the hands of more Virginia children and families! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library inspires family reading, is community-based to drive ownership, and is designed to improve the lives of children at scale. Big impact with low cost, low effort, and low risk. Thank you for considering substitute House Bill 1075. The Dollywood Foundation is ready to support and assist in ensuring all Virginia children from birth to 5 years old have access to high-quality, age-appropriate books monthly at no cost to families.
Please support the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Virginia. Our program was started in March 2020 for our children. We need this support to ensure all 8,363 eligible children can enroll, pending registrations can be admitted to the program, and current participants (2,500) continue to receive the monthly books. As parents, we know advancing literacy skills for children from birth is paramount to the lives of Spotsylvania children and families. Reading is the key for lifelong learning and the single most important activity for building knowledge required for eventual success in school, work, and life in general. Brain science tells us that a baby’s brain rapidly grows before entering school with 90% developed by age 4. If we wait until children enter kindergarten for exposure to books and reading – it is too late. The Reading Network in children’s brains does not naturally exist; it is built by reading. Reading at home requires books - this is how we help! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library inspires family reading, is community -based to drive ownership, and is designed to improve the lives of children at scale. For over 27 years, The Dollywood Foundation annually contributes several million dollars to make the Imagination Library available, covering expenses such as administrative, operational, database management, marketing, training, technical assistance and more. The shared costs model keeps local program costs down to only reduced wholesale book and mailing and local administrative expenses. Simply getting books into the home changes the trajectory of kids, families, and communities. Big impact with low cost, low effort, and low risk. A simple and effective way to make communities better places to live! Create a love for books and reading - give every child the start they need in education and life. Please pass this legislation. The Spotsylvania County Affiliate is ready to support and assist in ensuring all Spotsylvania children from birth to 5 years old have access to high-quality, age-appropriate books monthly at no cost to families.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Halifax County is currently serving 627 children, with 314 more already having graduated from the program. As an educator, I know that early childhood literacy and reading to children is one of the greatest indicators of future academic success. Before our children ever set foot in Halifax County schools, some of them are at a significant disadvantage without books in the home or having someone read to them. Many of our families live in rural areas with no public transportation, so accessing the public library is not always possible. Imagination Library fills that gap by providing families with new, age-appropriate books each month. Feedback from families and early childhood educators has been overwhelmingly positive. The 50% funding match provided by the state is so important for our organization, because it limits the time we have to spend on fundraising and allows us to instead focus on growing our enrollment and building relationships between community organizations that support childhood literacy. Please support HB1075 for Imagination Library of Virginia Program and Fund, so that all of our children have continued access to quality literature in their homes!
We in partnership with STEP Inc, One Family Productions and Stuart Rotary formed the Patrick County Imagination Library last year. This is a wonderful program and we ask for support in making a State Level program to continue assisting not only Patrick County but all children in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Getting books into the hands of children ages 0-5years old is more important than ever in helping children not only learn to read, but use their imagination to grow into adults and the next generation of Virginians.
Please support the Imagination Library in Virginia and help impact early literacy and kindergarten readiness in our commonwealth - this program has a proven impact on early literacy and I've received numerous testimonies from families on the benefits of this program - Here is just one: "The Imagination Library joined our family in 2021 when my boys were ages 4 and newborn. W., my 4 year old, was old enough to be excited about receiving mail and having a new book to read when it arrived. We would read the books over and over and they were so magically perfect for him with kids who rode motorcycles with their dad, a boy who loves soccer, and getting ready for kindergarten. Imagination Library’s decision to include books that were multilingual, showing neurodiverse characters, and modeling caring for your community made me, as a parent, feel like my child was seen and valued in this program. H., my newborn, received his first book from Imagination Library and instantly fell in love. It was Llama Llama Hide and Seek and we’ve read it at least 100 times. It wasn’t long before I realized that he didn’t just enjoy this book (though it’s still a favorite 2 years later) but loves almost every book whether it’s read to him or he’s sitting in his room and pulling every book off his shelf and looking through it one after another. I believe the Imagination Library program sparked something in H. that is creating a lifelong love for stories."
I am the Youth Librarian for Pulaski County Library System. I am in full support of the passing of this bill, because reading skills are the foundation of a successful life. Many children do not have easy access to books, and many do not have a single book in their home. The Dolly Parton Foundation sends free books directly to a child's home, where they need it the most. By approving this bill, you will be unlocking the door to a brighter future for thousands of children across Virginia. There are counties in Virginia that want to create a local chapter of Imagination Library, but are discouraged and prohibited by the cost. By approving a 50% funding match, you will create opportunities for new local chapters to be created, and you will ease the financial burden for current chapters. Furthermore, by approving a statewide program, you will bring crucial awareness to families that are not yet registered with Imagination Library. Local chapters do everything they can to advertise and educate about the existence and benefits of Imagination Library, but there is a limit to their reach and influence. Publicity and advertising campaigns from the state can have a much wider reach and a stronger impact, which can get more books into the hands of more kids. As the founder of Pulaski County's chapter of Imagination Library, I ask that you please approve this bill to make an enormously positive impact on the youth and future of Virginia.
HB1075 is needed to continue to increase the love of reading/being read to and enriching a child's development. This is very much needed to continue to overcome the educational deficiencies still present, in the central and southern portion of VA, from the 1960's segregation and public school closings that left a generation unable to learn.
The Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is very important to the most vulnerable children in our community. Not all families have the money to purchase quality books and read to their children. Instilling the love of reading is extremely important to brain development and that development starts at birth. The children who are not read to from the ages of zero to five, are at such a disadvantage in the classroom. Some never catch up to grade reading level and we want all children, no matter the family income, to maximize their developmental potential. Low-income families are very grateful for these books and the children love them. You can see the excitement on their faces. In our community, according to the 2018 Annie E. Casey Foundation report, 54% of children age 0-17 come from economically disadvantaged families (below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level) in the city of Harrisonburg and 38% of children age 0-17 from families in Rockingham County. According to school data, 79% of children in the City of Harrisonburg are provided free/reduced lunch and 49% of children in Rockingham County. We strongly ask that you to support the Statewide Program IMAGINATION LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA. Do so for the youngest in Virginia that cannot speak for themselves. Thank you
In 2014 we began our partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to provide books to children in the Altavista school district. 40% of these elementary school students are considered economically disadvantaged and this program allows them to have their own books, helping to promote a love of reading and learning. We have been blessed to receive funding from a local foundation, but we realize other communities may not be as fortunate. Please support HB1075 for Imagination Library of Virginia Program and Fund so children all over Virginia will have the same opportunities. Thank you for your consideration!
PALS started a Dolly Parton Imagination Library affiliate four years ago in zip code 23958 to provide books to children no longer served by a town library. Since then, and thanks to a 50% match by the Virginia Legislature, we have added an additional seven zip codes reaching more children in our rural area. We continue to register children . We support this bill wholeheartedly, having already seen the effect this program has on the children, now readers, in our community!
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HB1088 - Climate change and environmental literacy; instructional materials, model policies.
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Oppose bill: In the 1980s-90s young people heard the same depressing messages about our environment and that the world was going to end. Why are you starting now? Our young students do not need more "drama in their lives." The last three years Progress Democrats and some Republicans have done damage to our nation's students. "If schools teach Climate Change, at least be honest about it! I question how many teacher teach the facts and both sides of the topic? Do you know this? Finally, show taxpayers the exact curriculum being used to teach Climate Change so we know what students are being taught in the classrooms. By the way, China, India, and Iran are the worst polluters in the world. Do our students know this? Are we teaching them the truth? In the meantime, are lakes, rivers, highways, streets, forests, neighbors, beaches, lawns, parks, and yards are littered with garbage. How about getting students involved in picking up garage and recycling? Tell students to stop littering. Why are we letting them on social media during school when we know it is bad for their mental health? It all comes down to money and politics which is a shame.
HB359, HB538, and HB1008 work together to support HB936, one of the three top priority bills in the [Virginia Progressives legislative agenda](http://VAProgressives.org). Taken together, the bills shape physical and curricular infrastructure Virginia's children will need to prepare for taking on the problems of the social provisioning of human needs going into a global climate crisis, and include proper funding mechanisms for their implementation. These bills reach up to meet initiatives from the federal level. Billions in federal funds are being spent into existence, and will flow in greater amounts in the future. They are seeking such programs in order to be spent effectively. More than half a dozen currently active can be found in our above linked legislative agenda, including, directly addressing the impact statement for HB936, [guidance for the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG)](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-09/CPRG%20General%20Competition%20NOFO.pdf) which states: ---- Accordingly, the CPRG general competition for implementation grants is designed to enable states, municipalities, tribes, and territories to achieve the following goals:" ... 2. Pursue measures that will achieve substantial community benefits (such as reduction of criteria air pollutants (CAPs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)), particularly in low- income and disadvantaged communities; ... In general, EPA anticipates that applications may seek funding for the following types of measures: ... • Implementation of new benchmarking and building performance standards ----- VA DEQ has been made aware, including in its Glen Allen DEQ CPRG public input session, that HB936 can tap this program while making DEQ's application more competitive.
TO: Members, House Appropriations - Elementary and Secondary Subcommittee FROM: Virginia League of Conservation Voters DATE: February 5, 2024 RE: ✅ 2/5 VaLCV Bill Positions | House Appropriations - Elementary and Secondary Subcommittee On February 5, the House Appropriations - Elementary and Secondary Subcommittee will consider: HB1088 We encourage you to SUPPORT HB1088 HB 1088 (Carr) Climate change and environmental literacy; instructional materials, model policies. This Legislation Would: Require the Virginia Board of Education to provide materials on climate change and environmental literacy to local school boards that are based on scientific, peer-reviewed source material.
I urge the subcommittee to support HB 1088. It is essential that all Virginia students at all grade levels have access to complete and accurate information about climate change that is based on peer-reviewed science. Today's students will be dealing with climate change for their entire lives. The topic needs to be taught with age-appropriate information to help students understand the changes in climate that are occurring now and that will continue to worsen, and how to address the causes of those changes. The bill's requirement of accurate, peer-reviewed science is crucial, because organizations funded by fossil-fuel interests have been disseminating inaccurate science information to school systems around the country. I believe the bill would be stronger if it required not just the availability of instructional materials but also the actual teaching of accurate, peer-reviewed science in Virginia schools. Other states do this now. Virginia should too. For a Columbia University report on the state of climate-science education in U.S. schools, see https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2023/02/09/climate-education-in-the-u-s-where-it-stands-and-why-it-matters/ Note that Virginia is a laggard in this area. We can and must do better.
There can be no more important bill on your docket than this one. Our children and grandchildren are facing an increasingly bleak future due to human caused climate change. We need to give them the tools and understanding of causation so they can work much more effectively at turning the climate crisis around.
HB1089 - Special education and related services; definitions, utilization of Virginia IEP.
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As a parent to a child with special needs, this bill is calling out to benefit the underserved. "Regular" educators often have one Exceptional Education course as a part of their studies and that is often about LAWS, not actually teaching strategies and understanding various learning disabilities and other qualifiers of a student having an IEP that spends any amount of time in a regular education classroom. While a special educator may be a part of the plan, it does not suffice for all students to have partial support in their instructional day. In many cases, it would be best to have a qualified special educator with the student across all settings. Not all instructional assistants are meant for Special Education, either. This means, more education, and at the minimal should require additional training and experience to teachers who have inclusive classrooms. It is not fair to the child nor the educator to not have the tools they need to service a student in their classroom. As a special education parent, and as an educator, I will say what no one wants to say. Not all teachers are meant to teach special education--some really excel at it even when they are not certified in Special Education and others do not. Nothing that is in place seems to make allowances or accommodations for this either. It is another failure to the student that has more specific needs, more one on one attention, etc. Please consider these factors when looking at the big picture. Not only that, please do not lose sight of these children who need and are entitled to an education.
I am a parent of a child with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease. I urge you to consider this bill as one way to improve special education in our state. As a parent, we often look for the schools and districts that "do inclusion well" and "are pro-inclusion." We ask other parents who their children had for case managers and teachers and how the administrators were towards their kiddos with disabilities. "Did they push for self-contained?" "Did they fully include them?" When looking forward to next year, school transfers, and moves between districts, these are some of the more common questions we ask each other. Parents will tell you there is an enormous variance in opportunity for special education between teachers, schools, and districts, and implementing this bill is one way to increase consistency and improve quality.
I am Wendy Little, also known across Virginia and the United States as 'Eryn's Mom'. Eryn and I are thrilled that Delegate Coyner and Senator Favola Patroned HB 1089 following my attendance at the Chesterfield County Legislative Session the very day following a Breast Cancer Surgery, with my large sign that Eryn Little Deserved Access to His Education and just a few pieces of information, in hopes of garnering some attention to our plight, which is not completely unique. I briefly was able to speak with Ms. Coyner and provided her with the attached document, and a prior Letter from Lieutenant Governor, Winsome Sears pertaining to the treatment of my son, Eryn Little, by Chesterfield County Public Schools. Eryn remains without Access to Education more than 1.5 years later. Special Education is complicated and School Divisions have obligations to protect the Rights of Scholars with Disabilities. Often when that doesn't happen, parents and students experience retaliation. The VDOE is not enforcing Corrective Action Plans, and the LEA's often ignore them due to lack of enforcement. I support HB 1089 and hope this bill removes corruption from the Special Education Arena in Chesterfield County and Virginia. Thank you.
Our teachers need professional development and our children deserve it! Standardizing IEPs and providing professional development should be no brainers in a society that is trying to recover from Covid learning losses. Our teachers, who are skilled individuals, meed access to learning the latest methods and techniques so they can deliver the best education possible for Virginia’s children. Expecting principals to deliver professional development to their staff is not enough—it’s an unfunded mandate that is yet one more task set on their shoulders but not supported. Please review this bill and provide for Virginia’s future!
The need for a parent engagement specialist for parents of special needs students cannot be underestimated, especially at the elementary school level when a majority of students are initially diagnosed and parents have the most need for and assistance with the IEP process and engagement with schools. Additionally, though PETA is an excellent resource to assist parents on navigating the IEP system as well as other resources, having regional services available would allow parents closer access to those resources needed. Please consider your stance of this bill carefully. All kids deserve a chance to thrive.
The House has to consider the impact that this bill has on the SLP workload. Requiring objectives to each IEP goal would create a substantial burden to the SLP workload. My current caseload exceeds 85 students across three schools. I love my job, and I love being able to work directly with each of my students. I would feel an undue burden if I were required to create objectives on the 85+ goals that I oversee. The time spent creating the objectives, measuring the objectives, and reporting on the objectives would be substantial. This would take a significant amount of time and would only take away direct therapy time from the students. The SLP workload is already heavily burdened with compliance duties. Please consider what requiring objectives for each IEP would mean.
Please amend this bill to include that specialists (music educators, art educators, physical education teachers, school librarians, etc) also are required to have coursework to support students in an inclusive setting as well. Especially in elementary school, these classes are one of the major avenues for inclusion for students with disabilities, yet these educators receive little to no instruction as to how to support students with disabilities in their curricula. This has to change to truly provide a school-wide inclusive environment. Also, please ensure that any work groups or other work done to improve the Virginia IEP - or any part of this process - includes the parent/caregiver voice on these committees as well as the voice of school districts. In order to create a document that meets academic and social needs as well as the needs of families, families must be a part of the creation and review process. Thank you!
We are completely in support of this bill. Virginia has one of the largest populations of military families in the nation. Families whom Pcs orders can make transfer with a child with an IEP a nightmare. Creating a standardized state issued IEP program makes it so those moves are easier. It also promotes equity because no matter what school a child attends regardless of title status or income levels all children with IEPs will receive the same services and uniformity. This is especially important at the Elementary school level. What these kids are learning are not just the foundation of facts but the foundation of life skills. In addition it will create a digital footprint that I truly believe will help protect teachers across virginia. All documents will be readily available and processes outlined. Our special education students were hit the hardest by covid and are not even close to being where they started pre pandemic which if we are being honest wasn’t where they should have been then either. Please consider passing this bill which will benefit kids like my own three incredible little boys.
As a parent of a student with an IEP, the process needs to be streamlined and consistent across the state. Starting the process in middle school and having to transfer through multiple schools, the process was extremely difficult. It wasn't until we arrived at her current school Tallwood High School, that we were finally able to get her properly assessed and get the process completed. This has shown a major change. I have watched a child who struggled in school for almost 9 years now being able to obtain A/B honor roll. I also feel that there needs to be more training done starting down at the elementary school level to be able to assess these students. Being able to address concerns at an earlier stage will prevent the children from having to struggle through school especially the higher they get in the system. I feel that with proper training on assessment, the kids who are struggling can be helped instead of being labeled as problem children and having less attention paid to them or being sent away to an alternative school. I truly would like to see teachers and counselors trained to be able to recognize the signs of a child who is struggling and may need more help. Then a program that is streamlined and consistent to be able to work across the whole school system and not have to be redone when a child changes schools. This creates a lot of stress on the parents and children when transitioning is already stressful enough. Thank you for your time and I hope to see change happen with this bill!
I have lived the Special Education processing nightmare for nearly four years as we fought for our daughters Mental Health treatment and educational needs. We were “accommodated” with a Section 504 plan, which only sometimes worked and not all teachers were even briefed or aware she was a student covered under a 504. We unfortunately found this out in the middle of a MDR (Manifestation Determination Review of a Disciplinary Referral which had my daughter removed to an alternative school. I appealed her case all the way to the school board with no real resolution. Her school work improved, but discipline declined because of the association with other children with behavioral problems in that school environment… further worsening her mental health decline. Yes, I was watching my 14 year old daughter implode before my eyes as we begged, pleaded and tried everything to get the help we needed to break the bonds of Depression, Anxiety and most of all the worsening effects of ADHD had on our daughter. Angela is a star Volleyball player. Has played at multiple levels. Freshman Letter in Kempsville Middle School, played 7 years with Woodstock Recreation League, coached two years under me there, and is currently playing Travel League for Southeast Regional Volleball (Vb/Ches) on the 18 Select team with ladies two to three years her senior. After losing my daughter for a whole year to inpatient treatment at Youth for Tomorrow, we finally were able to transition Angela to an IEP at Tallwood High. At first her grades were B’s and C’s and she failed Algebra her freshman year. We thought this would be a setback. No, it wasn’t, we met again with her SPED Committee members and reassessed the IEP making it stronger to address her assessment difficulties due to anxiety. As we recently closed the First Semester of her Sophomore Year, I’m proud to report she is an A and B Honor Roll Student for the first time since elementary school. Having the resources is critical to SPED students success. The right staff in the right places is just as critical. Thank you all for the support and I hope and pray this bill passes for all of our kids.
I’m a resident of Virginia and I fully supper HB 1089. My kids have IEPs in their schools. Please vote yes on this bill and help the special education population in Virginia. They deserve the same type of education as the other kids in school. Thanks,
I would like to request that HB 1098 remove short-term objectives from its IEP definition or clarify that short-term objectives apply only to academic IEP annual goals. I am concerned that adding short-term objectives to students' annual IEP goals for communication would increase the amount of time speech-language pathologists spend on "compliance activities" such as report writing and decrease the amount of time available to students for speech-language therapy. According to a SHAV 2019 study, approximately 43% of SLPs have caseloads over the Virginia cap of 68, making this an urgent issue for SLP's who desperately need to provide therapy services to students who desperately need those services. We appreciate your collaboration and urge you to consider this information when voting for HB 1098.
The Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV) would like to request that HB 1098 remove short-term objectives from its IEP definition or clarify that short-term objectives apply only to academic IEP annual goals. We are concerned that adding short-term objectives to students' annual IEP goals for communication would increase the amount of time speech-language pathologists spend on "compliance activities" such as report writing and decrease the amount of time available to students for speech-language therapy. According to our 2019 study, approximately 43% of SLPs have caseloads over the Virginia cap of 68, making this an urgent issue for our members who desperately need to provide therapy services to students who desperately need those services. We appreciate your collaboration and would be happy to support HB 1098 with this revision.
HB1247 - Public school funding; ratios of instructional positions to English language learner students.
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HB1375 - Early childhood care and education; publicly funded providers.
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I support HB 1375 because it will ensure that the Mixed Delivery Grant is codified. My center, at which 79% of our families live below the federal poverty line, currently receives Mixed Delivery funding for three- and four-year-olds. These funds pay the full cost of running a quality early childhood program. The funds were instrumental in allowing us to provide an increase in compensation so that our employees no longer make minimum wage. While we are only able to increase the lowest paid employees to $14 an hour it was a good start. All of this is important because staffing is our biggest challenge in ensuring we can keep all our classrooms open. We currently still have one out of eleven classrooms closed because we continue to look for a teacher to hire. Passage of HB 1375 will enable us to plan our budgets from year to year knowing what we can expect for mixed delivery and subsidy funding while ensuring we do not need to push costs to our struggling working families. It is only with the knowledge that the funding will be available from year to year that we will feel comfortable continuing to increase compensation for our employees who do some of the most important work in the Commonwealth for workforce stability and early childhood education. Jennifer Parish, Ed.D. Executive Director Peake Childhood Center
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HJ67 - Fair school funding reform; joint committee of various House and Senate committees to study.
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HB134 - Opioids; DOE to develop education materials concerning risks.
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Fentanyl is a lethally potent, inexpensive drug that accounts for the largest rate of drug overdose deaths in the United States. Virginia is ranked by the CDC as one of nine states with a significant increase in drug overdoses for all ages. Drug overdose deaths among adolescents 10-19 years old increased 109% from the end of 2019 to the end of 2021 with deaths involving counterfeit pills present in 25% of adolescent deaths. The Virginia PTA supports funding and implementation of evidence-based comprehensive substance use education, prevention and early intervention programs that are differentiated for an accessible to all learners. The Virginia PTA supports HB134.
Good morning, I'm providing a written comment to support HB 134 because I personally know the effects what fentanyl can do to an individual and their families and communities. Professionally, I'm a public safety officer (correctional officer) who responded to suspected fentanyl overdose situations behind the prison walls. It is an experience I hope no one in the school system ever have to experience. Although I think a fentanyl agenda should happen in the beginning of the school year, it is being recognized that students must be educated about its harmful effects. Please support HB 134 and its effort to prevent a potential tragedy to another student and their family.
Please vote to pass HB 686 Meals for All. The children in Virginia need your help. Every child should be able to get a hot meal and not have to worry about being hungry. Parents are struggling and children are suffering. Please vote for free meals for children.
Vote in favor of: HB1039, HB732, HB686, HB603, HB498, HB497, HB482, HB386, HB253, HB224, HB215, HB134, and HB41. I would recommend including additional language in HB41 that addresses voter registrations in public schools. Being an active voter is part of our civic duty and participation in our democratic process should be taught and encouraged. Voter registration drives should be occurring in all public high schools in the Commonwealth.
seconding what my family and friends have said and taught me as we examine these bills together- 134- YES 214- YES 224- YES 253- YES 386- YES 398- YES 497- YES 498- YES 603- YES 686- YES 732- YES
134- YES to fentanyl training to save lives and decrease stigma. It is overdue 214- YES 224- YES 253- YES civic engagement encouraged 386- YES 398- YES incredible practice to prevent punishment and foster healthy development 497- YES 498- YES 603- YES 686- YES 732- YES Nalaxone critical and life saving
134- YES to fentanyl training to save lives and decrease stigma 214- YES increase safety and change culture 224- YES to save lives with training 253- YES students' voices are critical and will teach power of speaking up for themselves 386- YES 398- YES restorative justice changes lives and prevents school to prison pipeline. Lynchburg has found restorative practices to be so impactful that a federal grant was just awarded almost 1M to continue 497- YES SAVE LIVES 498 YES save lives 603 YES save lives reduce stigma 686 YES 732 YES save lives