An act relating to a report on the postgraduation career and settlement behaviors of students attending Vermont colleges and universities

This bill requires Vermont state agencies to produce a report on why graduates from local colleges are less likely to stay in the state after graduation. The report must analyze the reasons behind Vermont's low retention rate and propose a plan to improve it. Key provisions include creating better connections between schools and employers, expanding career counseling focused on local industries, strengthening campus-community relationships, and offering streamlined licensure pathways for graduates. The report is due to the General Assembly by July 1, 2025, and the agencies will receive administrative support from the Agency of Education to prepare it.