Out Of State Troubled Kids Could Find It Easier To Apply At Virginia Schools

A bill to help families from other states place their troubled children in specialized Virginia schools was approved Tuesday by a House subcommittee. Del. Matt Fariss of Campbell County, sponsored the bill and said the state’s current regulations delay the admission of students of other states who have learning difficulties or experiencing an emotional crisis. Out of state residents, must be approved through the Interstate Compact on the Placement of children, which requires approval and paperwork from their home state. Under the proposed bill, child would be allowed to enter the school and then obtain the approvals later.