An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law

This bill requires the Secretary of Natural Resources to submit a comprehensive report by January 15, 2024, detailing the testing, remediation, and removal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in Vermont schools. The report must include cost estimates, funding recommendations for both public and independent schools, and plans for providing alternative educational spaces if testing or cleanup requires relocation. Additionally, the bill mandates expanding PCB testing to child care programs and includes a survey to gather feedback from school officials on the state's support efforts. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2023, and applies to all public and independent schools as well as regulated child care facilities.