Bill > S0220

This bill proposes to limit how much each school district can increase its per pupil education spending in fiscal years 2028 and 2029. Specifically, a district's spending per student in those years cannot exceed its spending from the previous year plus an "allowable growth" amount. This allowable growth is calculated by multiplying the district's prior year per pupil spending by an "allowable growth percentage." The allowable growth percentage is determined by comparing the district's spending to the highest spending district (excluding certain areas called "gores"), with a minimum allowable growth percentage of three percent. The bill also specifies that it will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.220