An act relating to requiring approved independent schools to accept designation

This bill requires approved independent schools in Vermont that wish to receive public tuition to accept designation decisions from sending school districts if the school has the capacity to enroll all students from that district. The law modifies existing statutes to ensure that when a school district votes to designate an independent school as its public high school, the independent school must agree to the designation if it can accommodate all students from the district. This change applies specifically to independent schools seeking public funding and does not affect schools that limit enrollment to students with individualized education programs or those under specific written agreements. The bill aims to clarify the relationship between school districts and independent schools when public funds are involved, ensuring that district decisions regarding school designation are respected under certain conditions.