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VT H0777
VT H0777An act relating to the Vermont Skier Development Scholarship Fund and Scholarship Program
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to create the Vermont Skier Development Scholarship Fund, to be administered by the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, to fund up to 20 scholarships for selected Vermont skiers and snowboarders to attend eligible Vermont ski academies. The bill also proposes to prohibit school districts from paying tuition under 16 V.S.A. chapter 21 for students to attend Vermont ski academies. The Special Fund would be funded by the amount of sales and use tax necessary to fund 20 scholarships at a rate of $25,000.00 per scholarship, increased annually by an inflator.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Vermont Skier Development Scholarship Fund and Program, administered by the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, to provide up to 20 scholarships annually for Vermont skiers and snowboarders to attend eligible Vermont ski academies, with each scholarship valued at $25,000 and adjusted for inflation each year. The bill also prohibits school districts from using public funds to pay tuition for students attending Vermont ski academies, directing them instead to apply for these new scholarships. The Fund will be financed by a dedicated portion of sales and use tax revenue, initially set at $525,000 annually, and will be repealed on July 1, 2031.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Erin Brady (D)*,
Emily Carris-Duncan (D),
Edye Graning (D),
Leanne Harple (D),
Rebecca Holcombe (D),
Monique Priestley (D),
Last Action
House Committee on Education Hearing (00:00:00 2/3/2026 ) (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.777 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0777/H-0777%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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