Bill > H0199

This bill aims to address tuition charges in public schools by implementing several key restrictions and changes. Specifically, the bill would limit the tuition rate that a receiving public school can charge to the average announced tuition of union elementary or high schools, depending on the school level. The legislation also prohibits receiving public schools from imposing additional fees on sending school districts for special education, availability reservation, or any other fees that cannot be clearly accounted for. Furthermore, the bill proposes to modify how tuition is calculated for financial purposes, specifically by eliminating tuition paid by a nonoperating school district from the district's education spending calculations when determining excess spending under Vermont state law 32 V.S.A. § 5401(12). These provisions are designed to create more transparency and fairness in how public school tuition is charged and calculated, potentially reducing financial burdens on school districts and ensuring more consistent pricing across different schools.

Education

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.199