An act relating to counteracting federal discriminatory mandates
This bill requires Vermont public schools to adopt and enforce inclusive policies aligned with state education standards. It prevents schools from implementing federal mandates that conflict with Vermont's equity and inclusivity standards. The Vermont Agency of Education gains authority to provide guidance and support to schools resisting such conflicting federal requirements. The bill directly affects all public schools and the state education agency, focusing on preempting federal policy conflicts rather than creating new school obligations.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action Jan 22, 2025
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Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Education
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13 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angela Arsenault
DDemocratic
P
Brian Cina
DDemocratic/Progressive
P
Chloe Tomlinson
DDemocratic/Progressive
P
Elizabeth Burrows
DDemocratic
P
Jubilee McGill
DDemocratic
P
Kate Logan
DDemocratic
P
Kate McCann
DDemocratic
P
Laura Sibilia
IIndependent
P
Leonora Dodge
DDemocratic
P
Mari Cordes
DDemocratic/Progressive
P
Monique Priestley
DDemocratic
P
Phil Pouech
DDemocratic
P
Troy Headrick
IIndependent
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