State Complaint C26-303, Against Prince William County Public Schools
Noncompliance on annual IEP reviews and hearing‑officer order highlights systemic lapses, while key scheduling and transportation allegations go unaddressed by VDOE
Issues Investigated:
IEP development and review: The complaint alleged Prince William County Public Schools (PWCPS) failed to convene the student’s annual IEP meeting by the December 12, 2025, deadline. As a result, the educational program continued without updated data, evaluations or team input. The complaint also alleged that this failure deprived the student of timely determinations on placement, services and evaluations.
Parent participation and FAPE: The complainant asserted that failing to hold the annual IEP meeting denied the parent meaningful participation and resulted in loss of educational opportunity and benefit, constituting a denial of a free appropriate public education (FAPE).
Implementation of a hearing‑officer’s order: The complaint alleged PWCPS failed to implement an October 7, 2024, hearing officer’s order requiring reimbursement of private placement tuition, provision or reimbursement of transportation, and convening of a new IEP meeting.
Implementation of corrective‑action plan (CAP): The complaint alleged PWCPS ignored a November 21, 2025, Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) letter of findings that directed the division to convene a corrective IEP meeting and submit documentation, thereby impeding parent participation and depriving the student of educational benefit.
