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VT H0179
Bill
Status
2/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kate McCann
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AI Summary
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Transforms the Agency of Education into the Department of Education, supervised by the State Board of Education rather than operating as a gubernatorial agency
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Eliminates the Secretary of Education position and creates a Commissioner of Education, who serves as chief executive officer employed by the State Board with Governor approval and can be removed by majority vote of the Board
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Expands the State Board from 10 to 11 members, with 8 voting members appointed by various education associations (superintendents, principals, school boards, teachers, independent schools) plus 3 at-large members appointed by the Governor, Speaker of the House, and Senate Committee on Committees
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Requires transition reports by November 15, 2026 from both the Department and State Board on reorganization progress, including organizational charts and legislative recommendations
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Takes effect July 1, 2025, with the Commissioner assuming all powers on January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
An act relating to the membership of the State Board of Education and the reestablishment of the Vermont Department of Education
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Education
2/11/2025