education reform

After rejecting a number of amendments, the Democratic-led Vermont House on Friday passed and moved to the state Senate an education reform bill. But the Republican governor has said the bill fails to meet the goals of reform and affordability.

The Scott Administration is criticizing a Vermont House education reform bill, saying it fails to advance provisions passed during the legislature’s 2025 session.

Governor Phil Scott is criticizing the Vermont House version of an education reform bill, while House Democrats say the proposal provides a measured path forward.

Last week, the Vermont House passed and moved a statewide education reform bill to the Senate. Changes are expected in Senate committees.

As the second half of the biennium begins this week, Vermont legislators are outlining their priorities for the session.

Pro-Tem Democrat/Progressive Phil Baruth says the Vermont Senate's focus must be education reform

Vermont Democratic Senator Peter Welch discussed state and federal issues during a stop in Burlington Monday.

Last week the Vermont School Redistricting Task Force voted on a plan to revamp the number of districts across the state. The new maps are being criticized by educators and the governor.

Vermont Governor Phil Scott and the state Education Secretary provided an update this week on the first phase of statewide education reform.

On Tuesday, Governor Phil Scott gathered legislative leaders and committee chairs to sign Vermont’s sweeping education reform bill.