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Loudoun senator seeks funding for special-education transition center, Spark expansion and pedestrian bridge

2124108 ยท January 16, 2025

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Summary

Senator Srinivasan asked for $5 million to plan a special-education transition center in Loudoun County, $186,000 to sustain Spark (specially adapted resource clubs), and $500,000 to build a pedestrian bridge at a hazardous crossing.

Senator Srinivasan presented three local priorities for Loudoun County, focusing on services for students with disabilities and pedestrian safety.

He described amendment 124 #29 S, a $5 million appropriation for planning, design and development of a special-education transition center for students ages 18 to 22 that would provide career and technical education and workplace integration supports. "This transition center will serve students ages 18 to 22 through partnerships with local business and community organizations to establish job placement pipelines," Srinivasan said.

He also requested item 296 #8 S, $186,000 in FY26 to expand Spark (specially adapted resource clubs) into Loudoun County. Srinivasan said Spark provides day programs for adults with disabilities who have aged out of school-based services and that federal grant funding is set to expire in August 2025.

Finally, item 438 #7 S would appropriate $500,000 in FY26 toward a pedestrian bridge at a dangerous intersection; Srinivasan cited 10 accidents from 2016 to 2021 at the crossing, four causing injuries, including one incapacitating injury.

The transcript records presentation and rationale but no committee vote. Srinivasan asked for consideration and emphasized workforce and safety benefits for constituents.