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House lawmakers set to advance education reform plan after hours of deliberation

The bill, H.955, concerns the next steps for statewide education reform under Act 73.

"It's time to do it": Clock ticking on education reform

MONTPELIER, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) - Governor Phil Scott and members of his administration gave state lawmakers a stern reminder Wednesday, saying the future of Vermont looks bleak with...

Behind closed doors, lawmakers and Gov. Scott near education deal without forced district mergers

Vermont House votes to partially repeal Act 181

House panel opts for voluntary school merger proposal. It faces a tough path forward.

Senate and House Approve Key Education Bills, Paving Way for Governor’s Signature

Partial repeal of Act 181 passes Vermont House

The Vermont House has passed a bill repealing part of Act 181, which included some restrictions on development opposed by many rural Vermonters.

Education reform bill passes Vermont Senate

Senators have reportedly voted pass an Education Reform Bill that would allow for voluntary district mergers.

Town of Highgate criticizes Act 181; house speaker says concerns 'need to be addressed'

The Town of Highgate warned Thursday of the effect on rural landowners if parts of Vermont's Act 181 aren't repealed this year; legislators are working on a bill that would delay t...

Voluntary school district merger bill passes Vermont House

The Vermont House of Representatives passed a bill to transform the state's education system Friday.

Vermont’s education debate rages while schools move on

As lawmakers wrangle over Act 73 and school district consolidation, educators are stacking chairs for the summer without knowing whether their schools will survive the fall. Read t...

Vermont Legislature passes landmark education reform without forcing districts to merge

House education reform bill narrowly passes amid heavy criticism and some lawmakers’ unease

Burtt amendment gives Vermont farms long-overdue Act 250 relief

A surprise floor amendment to S.325 exempts farms from Act 250 permitting for recreational and educational events. It's long overdue. Read the story on VTDigger here: Burtt amendm...

Partial repeal of Vermont’s land-use law Act 181 heads to Gov. Phil Scott’s desk

St. Johnsbury community members say they're frustrated with several components of Act 73

"The folks that are at risk to lose the most are the folks in the Northeast Kingdom," said a founder of Voices of NEK, parent-led group advocating to keep school choice in Vermont.

Vermont House committee advances 'education transformation' proposal

The Vermont House Committee on Education chose Thursday to advance a bill that would change how education districts work in Vermont - but the bill has a difficult road ahead.

Vermont House poised to roll back portions of Act 181

Tensions rising over education reform as session winds down

MONTPELIER, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) - Hours of education debate kept senators at the Vermont State House for quite a while Wednesday, as time continues wearing thin for the legislature t...

Vermont Senate advances education consolidation bill back to the House

The Vermont State Senate passed H.955 back over to the House Tuesday on a vote of 27-2.

Vermont Senate passes budget bill after debate over using student aid fund for UVM sports complex

Lawmakers, Scott Work to Hammer Out an Education Reform Deal