Bill
Bill > S0253
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to require (1) school district budgets to show the name of schools the district pays tuition to, the number of students tuitioned to each school, and the amount of tuition paid to each school; and (2) approved independent schools to meet specific requirements in order to be approved as eligible to receive public tuition.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase transparency in Vermont's tuitioning system by requiring school districts to disclose in their budgets the names of schools where they pay tuition, the number of students attending each school, and the total tuition amounts paid to each. Additionally, it establishes new requirements for independent schools to be approved to receive public tuition, including agreeing to enroll students needing special education services, reporting enrollment changes promptly, prohibiting discriminatory admissions practices for publicly tuitioned students, making their budgets public, and providing student assessment results to the Agency of Education. These changes are intended to provide greater oversight and accountability in how public funds are used for student education at non-public schools, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.253 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0253/S-0253%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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