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H.955 (Act 170)

An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

House Committee on Education,
5/29/2026 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 18, 2026
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Last Recorded Action
Senate 5/29/2026 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 18, 2026
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An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

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Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

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An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2025-2026
Meeting Date Committee Actions

An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
Friday, January 9, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
After the floor

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Pre Kindergarten

Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
2:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Property Tax Classifications Implementation Report
Joint Hearing with Senate Finance. Senate Finance will zoom into Room 45. The hearing will be livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel.

Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
after the floor

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

State Aid For School Construction Working Group Report

Richard Werner, Member, State Aid For School Construction Working Group
Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
1:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Small and Sparsity Necessity Rules

Tammy Kolbe, Small Schools and Sparse Schools Standards Committee, Agency of Education
Jennifer Samuelson, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

School District Redistricting Task Force
Joint Hearing with Senate Finance. House Ways and Means will zoom into the hearing and the hearing will be livestreamed on the Senate Finance YouTube channel.

Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Co-Chair, School District Redistricting Task Force
Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
10:00 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Act 73 Report on Regional Assessment Districts

Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
2:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

review of tax classifications implementation language

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
9:30 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Pre Kindergarten
review language and fiscal impacts

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Tax Classifications Implementation

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

School construction

Bob Donohue, School Facilities Program Manager, Agency of Education

Thursday, February 5, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
9:00 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Child Care Contribution Tax

Andrew Stein, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Taxes
Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
10:30 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Special Education Report
Room 11
Joint Hearing with House Education. The meeting will be livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel.

Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
Erin Davis, Chief Academic Officer, Agency of Education
Ana Russo, Technical Assistance and Professional Development Manager for the Special Education Division, Agency of Education
Ted Gates, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education

Friday, February 6, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
9:00 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Pre Kindergarten

Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
after the floor

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Regional Assessment Districts

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
2:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Regional Assessment Districts

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
10:30 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Tax Classifications

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
1:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Vermont Council on Special Education
Joint Hearing with House Education in Room 11. The hearing will be livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel.

Heather Freeman, President Elect, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
Erin Maguire, Former President, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
Mary Lundeen, Executive Director, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
Kris Benway, President, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
9:00 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Pre Kindergarten

Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Matt Levin, Executive Director, Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
11:30 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

School construction

Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
2:30 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

School District Debt Service

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
11:00 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

School District Reserve Guidance

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Cassandra Ryan, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
Kelly Murphy, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
1:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Regional Assessment Districts

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Robert Vickery, Committee Chair, Vermont Assessors and Listers Association
Mimi Burstein, Education and Training Coordinator, Vermont Assessors and Listers Association
Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
1:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Tax classifications

Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
Abby Shepard, Executive Policy Advisor, Department of Taxes
Robert Vickery, Committee Chair, Vermont Assessors and Listers Association
Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
Julie Marks, Founder and Director, VT Short Term Rental Alliance
3:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Regional Assessment Districts

Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

Friday, February 20, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
10:15 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

H.886 - An act relating to creating a cost of competing adjustment

Rep. Erin Brady, Co-Chair, Sponsor
Rep. Bridget Burkhardt, Representative, House Committee on Ways and Means

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
1:30 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Reserve Guidance

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kelly Murphy, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
Ted Gates, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Agency of Education

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
11:15 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

H.886 - An act relating to creating a cost of competing adjustment

Chris Duncombe, Principal, Education Commission of the States

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
9:00 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

committee discussion on Regional Assessment Districts

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Tx classifications
committee discussion

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
2:35 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

School Construction and School Debt
committee discussion

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer
Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
3:35 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Walk-through and committee discussion

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
11:10 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Walk-through and committee discussion

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
9:20 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Walk-through and committee discussion

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
11:40 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Draft 3.1 walk-through

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:10 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
9:00 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

School Transportation
Room 11
Joint hearing with House Transportation. The hearing will be streamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel.

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Jill Briggs Campbell, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Kelly Murphy, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
Ted Gates, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Agency of Education

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
9:10 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Study committee membership

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:25 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee discussion
Policy decision points

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee discussion
Policy decision points

4:50 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee discussion
Policy decision points

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
9:45 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Draft 4.1 walk-through and mark-up

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:40 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Draft 5.1 walk-through

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
9:15 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

School Construction discussion

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Erin Brady, House Committee on Education

Friday, March 27, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
10:50 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Draft 6.1 walk-through and mark-up

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:05 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Agency of Education testimony

Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
Jill Briggs Campbell, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Erin Davis, Chief Academic Officer, Agency of Education
Toren Ballard, Director of Policy and Communications, Agency of Education

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
1:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

School Construction

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Scott Baker, Director of Debt Management, Office of the State Treasurer
Amy Minor, Superintendent, Vermont Superintendents Association
George Trieb, Chief Financial Officer, Colchester School District
Jayme Bauer, Community Development Specialist, Department of Housing and Community Development
James Fenn, Director of Finance and Operations, Mountain Views Supervisory Union
Shawn Matlock, Director, Department of Capital Programs, Prince George's County Public Schools
Mario Carreno, Director, Rhode Island School Building Authority
4:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
maintenance of effort proposed language

Erin Maquire, Past President, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
10:05 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Draft 7.1
Walk-through and committee discussion

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:20 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

CESA and school district mapping

John Adams, Director, Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
2:40 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee discussion

4:10 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee discussion

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
9:25 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee discussion and mark-up

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:35 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee discussion and mark-up

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee discussion and mark-up

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
9:30 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Merger incentives, Act 46 tax treatment

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent, Slate Valley Unified School District
Cheryl Scarzello , Director of Finance, Slate Valley Unified School District
10:45 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Education Transformation: Merger Incentives

Bill Kimball, Superintendent, Maple Run School District
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:40 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

school construction

1:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Merger incentives, Act 46 tax treatment

Patrick Reen, Superintendent, Mount Abraham Unified School District
1:50 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Merger incentives - current law weights

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tammy Kolbe, Managing Researcher, American Institutes for Research

Thursday, April 2, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
9:00 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Education Transformation: Merger Incentives
committee discussion

11:00 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Education Transformation, Act 73 contingencies

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, April 2, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
9:45 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Draft 9.1
Walk-through, mark-up, and possible vote

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Mark-up

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Vote

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 3, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
1:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Rep. Peter Conlon, Chair, House Committee on Education
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
10:00 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
10:15 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
2:25 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 9, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
9:00 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
Nick Kramer, Chief Operating Officer, Agency of Administration
Toren Ballard, Director of Policy and Communications, Agency of Education
10:35 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Chelsea Meyers, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Heather Bushey, Director of Finance, Essex Westford School District, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

committee discussion


Friday, April 10, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
10:55 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:25 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

vote

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 10, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations,
12:05 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Walk through

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Peter Conlon, Chair, House Committee on Education
Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
12:25 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Ways and Means Amendment
Walk-through and discussion

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

House Ways and Means Amendment
Walk-through and discussion

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations,
1:05 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Walk through

Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:20 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Bonding capacity and school construction

Scott Baker, Director of Debt Management, Office of the State Treasurer
David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:40 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Continued walk through

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:20 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Vote


Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
9:45 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Walk-through - school construction

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Scott Baker, Director of Debt Management, Office of the State Treasurer
Rep. Charles Kimbell, House Committee on Ways and Means
2:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee discussion


Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
after the floor

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

fiscal note review

Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
3:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

House Ways and Means Amendment
Straw poll

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
9:05 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Floor amendments review

Rep. Herb Olson
Rep. David Yacovone
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
9:45 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Floor amendment review

Rep. Kate McCann
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
11:15 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

amendments

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, April 17, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
9:15 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Logan amendment

Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor, Chittenden-16
Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Sponsor, Windsor-1

Friday, April 17, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
2:10 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Walk-through

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
3:20 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Walk-through

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
2:45 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

This is a joint meeting with Senate Education in room 11. The meeting will be livestreamed at https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-education

Rep. Peter Conlon, Reporter, House Committee on Education
Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
2:45 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

This is a joint hearing with Senate Finance in Room 11.
The meeting will be livestreamed on Senate Education's YouTube channel.

Walk-through, Sections 30-85, As Passed by the House

Rep. Peter Conlon, Reporter, House Committee on Education
Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
1:30 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Fiscal Note Walk-through

Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee Discussion


Friday, April 24, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
2:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Fiscal Note Walk-through

Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Mark Koenig, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Vermont School Boards Association
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
1:35 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

School construction

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
2:30 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

School Construction

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jill Briggs Campbell, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Scott Baker, Director of Debt Management, Office of the State Treasurer
David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
3:25 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

School construction testimony continued


Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
1:45 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

CESAs review

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:05 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

CESAs

Jill Graham, Executive Director, Vermont Learning Collaborative
Sherry Sousa, Superintendent, Mountain Views Supervisory Union
Cheryl Charles, Chair, Windham Northeast Supervisory Union Board; Chair, Rural School Community Alliance Steering Committee
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:50 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Walk-through of new draft

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
2:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Property Classification and Regional Assessment Districts

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
2:30 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 1, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
1:55 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Witness testimony and mark-up

Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
Jill Briggs Campbell, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Jamie Kinnarney, Superintendent, White River Valley Supervisory Union
2:55 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Witness testimony

Ben Kinsley, Executive Director, Campaign for Vermont

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
1:20 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Witness testimony

Jeanne Albert, Chair, Lincoln School District; Member, Rural School Community Alliance Steering Committee
Michael Livingston, Board Member, White River Valley Supervisory Union
Heather Bushey, Former President, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
Morgan Daybell, Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
Andrew Haas, Superintendent, Windham Northeast Supervisory Union
Ryan Heraty, Superintendent, Lamoille South Supervisory Union
Patrick Reen, Superintendent, Mount Abraham Unified School District
3:35 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Walk-through of new draft and mark-up

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
1:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Time line walk-through

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
1:45 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Review of new draft and mark-up

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:05 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
3:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

School construction

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
1:45 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Mark-up

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:40 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Jill Briggs Campbell, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Mark-up continued

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
2:30 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Property classifications and RADs

Julie Marks, Founder and Director, VT Short Term Rental Alliance
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes

Friday, May 8, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
2:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Income sensitivity/ Homestead exemption

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
3:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Landlord tenant relationships

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 8, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
2:25 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Review of new draft and mark-up

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
1:30 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Sen. Seth Bongartz, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee discussion continued


Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
12:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Review of amendment

This meeting will take place in Room 28.

Sen. Scott Beck, Sponsor
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
1:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Senate Education Committee response to Beck Amendment

Sen. Seth Bongartz, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
1:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Proposed amendment

Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor
1:30 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Mark-up and vote

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee discussion continued

3:55 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee discussion continued


Thursday, May 14, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations,
2:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Walk-through and Vote

Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
-

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Walk-through of Senate changes

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 15, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
10:25 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Walk-through of Senate changes

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
1:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Review Senate changes. This is a joint meeting with House Ways and Means and will be livestreamed on House Education YouTube channel. It will be held in Room M103.

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:05 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Review Senate changes. This is a joint meeting with House Ways and Means and will be livestreamed on House Education YouTube channel. It will be held in Room M103. (Continued)

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:55 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee discussion and Committee of Conference straw poll


Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
1:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Review Senate changes. This is a joint meeting with House Education, to be held in Room M103 and livestreamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-education

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:05 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Continued review of Senate changes. This is a joint meeting with House Education, to be held in Room M103 and livestreamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-education

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee discussion


Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
2:25 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee of Conference.

This meeting will take place in Room 10 and will be livestreamed on the Senate Education YouTube channel.


Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
2:25 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee of Conference

This meeting will take place in Room 10 and will be livestreamed on the Senate Education YouTube page: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-education

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
2:25 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:05 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
5:30 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
10:20 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

11:10 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:10 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

John Adams, Director, Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
4:40 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:55 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
8:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:35 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system


Thursday, May 28, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Education,
10:15 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee of Conference.

This meeting will take place in Room 10 and will be livestreamed on the Senate Education YouTube channel.

2:10 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee of Conference.

This meeting will take place in Room 10 and will be livestreamed on the Senate Education YouTube channel.

4:40 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee of Conference.

This meeting will take place in Room 10 and will be livestreamed on the Senate Education YouTube channel.

8:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee of Conference.

This meeting will take place in Room 10 and will be livestreamed on the Senate Education YouTube channel.

11:35 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee of Conference.

This meeting will take place in Room 10 and will be livestreamed on the Senate Education YouTube channel.


Thursday, May 28, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education,
10:15 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee of Conference.

This meeting will take place in Room 10 and will be livestreamed on the Senate Education YouTube page:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-education

2:10 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee of Conference.

This meeting will take place in Room 10 and will be livestreamed on the Senate Education YouTube page:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-education

4:40 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee of Conference.

This meeting will take place in Room 10 and will be livestreamed on the Senate Education YouTube page:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-education

8:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee of Conference.

This meeting will take place in Room 10 and will be livestreamed on the Senate Education YouTube page:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-education

11:35 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee of Conference.

This meeting will take place in Room 10 and will be livestreamed on the Senate Education YouTube page:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-education


An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2025-2026
Committee of Conference
  • John Adams, Director, Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
House Committee on Appropriations
  • Scott Baker, Director of Debt Management, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Peter Conlon, Chair, House Committee on Education
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  • Scott Baker, Director of Debt Management, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
House Committee on Education
  • John Adams, Director, Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
  • Toren Ballard, Director of Policy and Communications, Agency of Education
  • Jill Briggs Campbell, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Erin Davis, Chief Academic Officer, Agency of Education
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Kate McCann
  • Rep. Herb Olson
  • Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. David Yacovone
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Scott Baker, Director of Debt Management, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Toren Ballard, Director of Policy and Communications, Agency of Education
  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jayme Bauer, Community Development Specialist, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Kris Benway, President, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
  • Rep. Erin Brady, House Committee on Education
  • Rep. Erin Brady, Co-Chair, Sponsor
  • Jill Briggs Campbell, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Rep. Bridget Burkhardt, Representative, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Sponsor, Windsor-1
  • Mimi Burstein, Education and Training Coordinator, Vermont Assessors and Listers Association
  • Heather Bushey, Director of Finance, Essex Westford School District, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mario Carreno, Director, Rhode Island School Building Authority
  • Rep. Peter Conlon, Chair, House Committee on Education
  • Erin Davis, Chief Academic Officer, Agency of Education
  • Bob Donohue, School Facilities Program Manager, Agency of Education
  • Chris Duncombe, Principal, Education Commission of the States
  • Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • James Fenn, Director of Finance and Operations, Mountain Views Supervisory Union
  • Heather Freeman, President Elect, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
  • Ted Gates, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
  • Ted Gates, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Agency of Education
  • Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Co-Chair, School District Redistricting Task Force
  • Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Bill Kimball, Superintendent, Maple Run School District
  • Tammy Kolbe, Managing Researcher, American Institutes for Research
  • Tammy Kolbe, Small Schools and Sparse Schools Standards Committee, Agency of Education
  • Nick Kramer, Chief Operating Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Matt Levin, Executive Director, Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
  • Rep. Kate Logan, Sponsor, Chittenden-16
  • Mary Lundeen, Executive Director, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
  • Erin Maguire, Former President, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
  • Erin Maquire, Past President, Vermont Council of Special Education Administrators
  • Julie Marks, Founder and Director, VT Short Term Rental Alliance
  • Shawn Matlock, Director, Department of Capital Programs, Prince George's County Public Schools
  • Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chelsea Meyers, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Amy Minor, Superintendent, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Kelly Murphy, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
  • Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent, Slate Valley Unified School District
  • Patrick Reen, Superintendent, Mount Abraham Unified School District
  • Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Ana Russo, Technical Assistance and Professional Development Manager for the Special Education Division, Agency of Education
  • Cassandra Ryan, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Jennifer Samuelson, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
  • Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Cheryl Scarzello , Director of Finance, Slate Valley Unified School District
  • David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Abby Shepard, Executive Policy Advisor, Department of Taxes
  • Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Andrew Stein, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Taxes
  • George Trieb, Chief Financial Officer, Colchester School District
  • Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Robert Vickery, Committee Chair, Vermont Assessors and Listers Association
  • Richard Werner, Member, State Aid For School Construction Working Group
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Education
  • Jeanne Albert, Chair, Lincoln School District; Member, Rural School Community Alliance Steering Committee
  • Sen. Scott Beck, Sponsor
  • Jill Briggs Campbell, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Heather Bushey, Former President, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
  • Cheryl Charles, Chair, Windham Northeast Supervisory Union Board; Chair, Rural School Community Alliance Steering Committee
  • Rep. Peter Conlon, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Morgan Daybell, Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
  • Jill Graham, Executive Director, Vermont Learning Collaborative
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Andrew Haas, Superintendent, Windham Northeast Supervisory Union
  • Ryan Heraty, Superintendent, Lamoille South Supervisory Union
  • Ezra Holben, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jamie Kinnarney, Superintendent, White River Valley Supervisory Union
  • Ben Kinsley, Executive Director, Campaign for Vermont
  • Mark Koenig, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Michael Livingston, Board Member, White River Valley Supervisory Union
  • Patrick Reen, Superintendent, Mount Abraham Unified School District
  • Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Sherry Sousa, Superintendent, Mountain Views Supervisory Union
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Finance
  • Scott Baker, Director of Debt Management, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Sen. Seth Bongartz, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
  • Jill Briggs Campbell, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Rep. Peter Conlon, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Julie Marks, Founder and Director, VT Short Term Rental Alliance
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor
  • Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Julia Richter, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Committee of Conference Members

Regular Session 2025-2026

An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee of Conference Meetings

Regular Session 2025-2026
Meeting Date Committee Time Actions

An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
2:25 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:05 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:15 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
5:30 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
10:20 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

11:10 AM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:10 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

John Adams, Director, Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
4:40 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:55 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
8:00 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:35 PM

H.955 - An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system


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Act


An act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system

Statutes Affected

Regular Session 2025-2026

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Staff & Other Information

Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel
Jonathan Gray, Legislative Counsel
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel

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