S.115 (Act 66)

An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Sponsors:

Last Recorded Action: 5/21/2021 - Senate Message, signed by Governor June 7, 2021

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2021-2022
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education
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S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
Friday, February 26, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education
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S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Vote on S.26, S.27 and S.32 as incorporated into 21-0929

James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 12, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:15 PM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Committee discussion and possible vote

Sen. Thomas Chittenden
James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education
3:15 PM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Senator Hardy's proposed amendment

Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor of Amendment
James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education
5 Min After Joint Assembly

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Introduction and Walk Through

Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Education
James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education
9:30 AM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Libraries

Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jason Broughton, State Librarian; Commissioner of Libraries, Vermont Department of Libraries
Janette Shaffer, Assistant State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
Thomas McMurdo, Assistant State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
10:50 AM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Wellness Program

Lynn Stanley, Interim Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter
Laura O'Reilly, MSW Candidate, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter
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S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Jo-Anne Unruh, Executive Director, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association, Vermont Superintendents Association, Vermont School Boards Association, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education
8:30 AM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Act 1, H.245
Vermont Ethnic and Social Equity Standards Advisory Working Group

Amanda Garces, Chair, Ethnic Studies and Social Equity Working Group, Vermont Human Rights Commission
Mark Hage, Vice Chair, Ethnic Studies and Social Equity Working Group
Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity and Chair of the Governor's Task Force on Racial Equality, Agency of Administration
Jess DeCarolis, Division Director, Student Pathways, Agency of Education
James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education
9:30 AM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Libraries

Tom Frank, Board Member, State Board of Libraries, Audio/Braille/Large Print/Electronic Resources Library
Margaret Woodruff, Library Director, Charlotte Public Library
Mary Danko, Director, Fletcher Free Library
Frances Binder, Librarian, Colchester High School
10:15 AM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Cultural Liaisons

Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
10:40 AM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Wellness: Field Testimony, Fiscal Note and Statement of Need

Suzanne Francke, Treasurer and Former-President, Vermont School Counselor Association, School Counselor, Union Elementary School
Tara Cariano, President, Vermont School Counselor Association, School Counselor, Harwood Union High School
Becca McCray, School Nurse, Edmunds Middle School, President Elect, Vermont State School Nurses Association
Patti Tomashot, School Counseling Director, School Counselor, Stowe High School
Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education
9:15 AM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Cultural Liaisons

Jessie Baker, City Manager, Winooski, Vermont
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education
9:30 AM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Mark Up

James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
John Carroll, Chair, State Board of Education
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, VT Superintendents Association
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
Friday, April 16, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education
9:00 AM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Mark Up

James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education
1:25 PM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Mark Up and Possible Vote

2:30 PM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Mark Up and Vote Continued

Thursday, April 29, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
11:00 AM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Rep. Peter Conlon, Reporter, House Committee on Education
Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education
9:00 AM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

eFinance Update and Possible Amendment

Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
Sean Cousino, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
9:30 AM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Amendment Introduction

Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Sponsor, Member from Hartford
10 Min After Caucuses

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Committee Discussion on Possible Amendment

Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education
8:30 AM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Amendments

Rep. Robin Scheu, Amendment Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
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S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Possible Vote on Amendment

Friday, May 7, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education
1:30 PM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Rep. Peter Conlon, Sponsor, House Committee on Education
James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education
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S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
Sean Cousino, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
Michelle Baker, Director of Finance & Operations, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
John Carroll, Chair, State Board of Education
Amanda Garces, Chair, Ethnic Studies and Social Equity Working Group, Vermont Human Rights Commission
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education
1:15 PM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jason Broughton, State Librarian; Commissioner of Libraries, Vermont Department of Libraries
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education
10 Min After Floor

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Response to Campion Amendment

John Carroll, Chair, State Board of Education
Friday, May 14, 2021
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education
9:00 AM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Vote on amendment

James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel