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SB 205

Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; program extension.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Travis Hackworth and 1 co-sponsor

SB 205 extends Virginia's early intervention program for disabled infants and toddlers, with funding implications currently under fiscal review.

Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB205)
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Bill Summary · SB 205

Legislative bill overview

SB 205 extends Virginia's Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities, which provides therapeutic and developmental services to children under age three with disabilities or developmental delays. The bill's recent rerouting to the Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee and the requested fiscal impact statement indicate it likely involves funding adjustments, eligibility changes, or programmatic modifications to this existing initiative.

Why is this important

Early intervention services have strong evidence supporting improved developmental outcomes, educational achievement, and long-term cost savings through reduced special education placement and better school readiness. Approximately 10,000-12,000 infants and toddlers with disabilities in Virginia depend on this program, making program continuity and funding decisions directly affect vulnerable families and state expenditures on education and health services.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal responsibility: The Department of Planning and Budget's involvement suggests concerns about program costs, implementation expenses, or whether expansion occurs within existing budgets or requires new appropriations
  • Service scope and eligibility: Questions may arise about who qualifies, what services are covered, and whether the extension maintains or narrows current access standards
  • Implementation capacity: Whether Virginia's infrastructure (qualified providers, service delivery systems) can adequately support program extension without compromising service quality

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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