Bill > H0955

This bill proposes several changes to Vermont's education system, primarily by renaming "boards of cooperative education services" to "cooperative educational service areas" (CESAs) and assigning each supervisory union to a specific CESA, aiming to improve efficiency and equalize educational opportunities. It also mandates that all school districts participate in study committees to explore the feasibility of forming unified union school districts, a process that involves facilitators and detailed reporting on potential benefits and drawbacks. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws regarding the effective dates of certain education reforms and requires the Joint Fiscal Office (JFO) to hire a contractor to study and recommend how prekindergarten education should be integrated into Vermont's education finance system, addressing disparities in access and quality across the state.

Budget and Finance

Education (House)

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.955