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S.115 (Act 66)

An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Senate Committee on Education
5/21/2021 - Senate Message, signed by Governor June 7, 2021
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House 5/21/2021 - Senate Message, signed by Governor June 7, 2021
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An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Detailed Status

Regular Session 2021-2022
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An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Roll Call History

Regular Session 2021-2022
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An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2021-2022
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

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

An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2021-2022
House Committee on Appropriations
  • Rep. Peter Conlon, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
House Committee on Education
  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jessie Baker, City Manager, Winooski, Vermont
  • Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Frances Binder, Librarian, Colchester High School
  • Jason Broughton, State Librarian; Commissioner of Libraries, Vermont Department of Libraries
  • Tara Cariano, President, Vermont School Counselor Association, School Counselor, Harwood Union High School
  • John Carroll, Chair, State Board of Education
  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Education
  • Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Sponsor, Member from Hartford
  • Sean Cousino, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
  • Mary Danko, Director, Fletcher Free Library
  • 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
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeff Francis, Executive Director, VT Superintendents Association
  • Suzanne Francke, Treasurer and Former-President, Vermont School Counselor Association, School Counselor, Union Elementary School
  • Tom Frank, Board Member, State Board of Libraries, Audio/Braille/Large Print/Electronic Resources Library
  • 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
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Becca McCray, School Nurse, Edmunds Middle School, President Elect, Vermont State School Nurses Association
  • Thomas McMurdo, Assistant State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
  • Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association, Vermont Superintendents Association, Vermont School Boards Association, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
  • Laura O'Reilly, MSW Candidate, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Rep. Robin Scheu, Amendment Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Janette Shaffer, Assistant State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
  • Lynn Stanley, Interim Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter
  • Patti Tomashot, School Counseling Director, School Counselor, Stowe High School
  • Jo-Anne Unruh, Executive Director, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
  • Margaret Woodruff, Library Director, Charlotte Public Library
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Thomas Chittenden
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Education
  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michelle Baker, Director of Finance & Operations, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
  • Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Jason Broughton, State Librarian; Commissioner of Libraries, Vermont Department of Libraries
  • John Carroll, Chair, State Board of Education
  • Rep. Peter Conlon, Sponsor, House Committee on Education
  • Sean Cousino, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Amanda Garces, Chair, Ethnic Studies and Social Equity Working Group, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor of Amendment
  • Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education

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No committee of conference members found for S.115 in the Regular Session 2021-2022.
An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Committee of Conference Meetings

Regular Session 2021-2022
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2021-2022
No committee of conference meeting history found for S.115 in the Regular Session 2021-2022.
No committee of conference report found for S.115 in the Regular Session 2021-2022.

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An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Statutes Affected

Regular Session 2021-2022

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Staff & Other Information

Staff
James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel

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