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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to repeal 2025 Acts and Resolves No. 73 except changes made to the tuition eligibility criteria for approved independent schools in 16 V.S.A. § 828; the State Board of Education appointment authority changes in 16 V.S.A. §§ 161 and 162; the creation of regional assessment districts; and miscellaneous tax provisions. The bill would create a new property tax classification and an increased rate for residential properties used as second homes and short-term rentals and further creates a new property classification for nonhomestead seasonal residential properties that are taxed like nonhomestead nonresidential properties. It would also create a summer study committee to study and make recommendations regarding class sizes. H.809
AI Summary
This bill proposes to repeal most of the provisions of a previous act, 2025 Acts and Resolves No. 73, while preserving certain changes related to tuition eligibility for independent schools, State Board of Education appointments, the creation of regional assessment districts, and miscellaneous tax matters. Specifically, the bill introduces new property tax classifications and rates for residential properties, including a higher rate for second homes and short-term rentals, and a separate classification for nonhomestead seasonal properties that will be taxed similarly to nonhomestead nonresidential properties. Additionally, it establishes a summer study committee tasked with researching and recommending ideal class size ranges for Vermont public schools, considering factors like student outcomes, instructional effectiveness, fiscal sustainability, and equity.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Education (on 01/28/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.809 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0809/H-0809%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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