Vermont Agency of Education
Coverage of Vermont Agency of Education in the Nexus archive.
- Vermont is not educating students with disabilities up to federal standards
Vermont is not complying with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), risking up to $2.4 million annually in funding. The state has initiated reforms to address compliance issues, including a strategic plan and enhanced oversight of school districts.
- Vermont chose belonging. Let’s keep it that way.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender athletes in Idaho and West Virginia, but Vermont maintains protections for transgender students under state law and anti-discrimination policies. Vermont’s approach emphasizes inclusion, allowing transgender students to participate in school sports aligned with their gender identity, contrasting with broader efforts to exclude transgender people from public life.
- ‘Act 46 all over again’: Gov. Phil Scott signs education reform bill, kick-starting a familiar process for voluntary school mergers
Gov. Phil Scott signed H.955, a new education reform bill in Vermont, initiating a voluntary school district merger process. The bill mirrors past efforts like Act 46, aiming to consolidate districts through community-driven negotiations by 2028.