Bill > S0203

This bill proposes to change the appointment process for members of the Vermont State Board of Education. Under the new process, the Governor will appoint four members, the Senate Committee on Committees will appoint three members, and the Speaker of the House will appoint three members. The bill also requires that the board have representation from different education roles, such as principals, teachers, and parents. The bill includes a transition plan for the current board members and specifies that the new appointment process will take effect on July 1, 2024.