Bill > S0313

This bill declares legislative intent to transform Vermont's career technical education (CTE) system, which provides valuable bridges between education and careers for all students, regardless of their post-high school plans. The bill aims to ensure universal access to CTE for every Vermont high school student by increasing opportunities in middle and early high school, addressing barriers like transportation and scheduling, standardizing admissions, and preventing waitlists by providing alternatives. It also seeks to enable flexible delivery models, such as programs at local high schools or hybrid formats, and align CTE with workforce needs by evaluating programs based on labor market demands and student outcomes. Furthermore, the bill proposes a sustainable, student-centered funding system, explores the possibility of CTE centers becoming diploma-granting institutions, maintains a strong adult CTE system for workforce development, and calls for coordinated governance to improve collaboration and program quality. This act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Education

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.313