H 874 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education laws

This bill makes several changes to Vermont's education laws, primarily focusing on adult education programs, dual enrollment eligibility, and community school funding. It updates the Adult Diploma Program and GED Program to clarify eligibility requirements for adults seeking high school equivalency credentials, while repealing the older High School Completion Program. The legislation also expands dual enrollment program eligibility to include students who have completed grade 10 but lack a high school diploma, provided they meet specific preparation criteria. Additionally, the bill establishes funding mechanisms for community schools, requiring recipients to conduct needs assessments and hire coordinators to implement programs that address student support and family engagement. These changes aim to streamline adult education pathways and improve resource allocation for community-based educational initiatives.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
House Passage
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2024 Last action Apr 5, 2024
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Total actions
24
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Amendments
7
Apr 5, 2024
Introduced
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education
upper
Apr 3, 2024
Introduced
Rep. Graning of Jericho moved to amend the bill, which was agreed to
lower
Apr 2, 2024
Introduced
Rep. Holcombe of Norwich, Arsenault of Williston, Burrows of West Windsor, Carpenter of Hyde Park, Christie of Hartford, Dolan of Waitsfield, Graning of Jericho, Ode of Burlington, and Sibilia of Dover moved to amend the bill
lower
Apr 2, 2024
Introduced
Rep. Christie of Hartford moved to amend the bill
lower
Apr 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Report of Committee on Appropriations agreed to
lower
Apr 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rep. Mihaly of Calais recommended for the Committee on Appropriations
lower
Apr 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rep. Beck of St. Johnsbury recommended for the Committee on Ways and Means
lower
Apr 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rep. Brady of Williston spoke for the Committee on Education
lower
Apr 2, 2024
Introduced
Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
lower
Mar 28, 2024
Introduced
Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
lower
Mar 27, 2024
Introduced
Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
lower
Mar 26, 2024
Introduced
Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
lower
Mar 20, 2024
Committee
Pending entry on Notice Calendar, referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)
lower
Mar 19, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means per Rule 35(a)
lower
Mar 19, 2024
Introduced
Committee bill read first time
lower
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