HCR 285 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

House concurrent resolution recognizing the fifth anniversary of the Middlebury Language Schools–Bennington College intercultural education collaboration

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally acknowledges the fifth anniversary of a partnership between Middlebury Language Schools and Bennington College. It recognizes the agreement signed in 2019, which moved three language programs to the Bennington campus to foster academic excellence and cultural exchange. The text highlights the history of the language schools and the shared commitment of both institutions to immersive education. Finally, it directs the Secretary of State to send copies of this recognition to the two colleges involved.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced May 7, 2026 Last action May 8, 2026
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This is a formatting-only change between two official versions of the same House concurrent resolution. The substantive text recognizing the fifth anniversary of the Middlebury Language Schools-Bennington College collaboration is identical in both versions. The changes reflect a transition from one legislative document layout (with R-343 numbering and page headers) to the official House adoption format (with State of Vermont header and Montpelier, Vermont location line).
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Document header changed from R-343 / Page 1 of 1 / 2026 format to the official 'State of Vermont / House of Representatives / Montpelier, Vermont / Concurrent House Resolution / H.C.R. 285' layout.

Internal reference 'VT LEG #389702 v.1' was removed from the document.

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
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Committee
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May 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
lower
May 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
lower
May 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
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8 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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