2023-2024 Session
Change SessionHouse Committee on Education (Room 9)
The House Committee on Education considers matters relating to education, libraries, literary and scientific subjects, and other similar policies.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportWednesday, January 4, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Convenes
- 1:30 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Joint Assembly
Canvassing Committee Results
- 11:00 AM
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Caucus of the Whole
House rules and decorum
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Committee Organizational Meeting
- 2:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Inaugural Address
Friday, January 6, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
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Caucus of the Whole
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Act 173
History and status update
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 2:00 PM
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PCB Testing in Schools
Updates and reports
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Jill Briggs Campbell, COVID-19 Federal Emergency Funds Project Manager, Agency of Administration
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Patricia Coppolino, Senior Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
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Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Jill Briggs Campbell, COVID-19 Federal Emergency Funds Project Manager, Agency of Administration
- 3:10 PM
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Committee and Member Priorities Discussion
- 3:35 PM
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Committee Security Briefing
Will not be livestreamed
- 3:45 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Education Finance Overview
Joint Hearing with House Ways and Means. The hearing will be livestreamed on the House Ways and means YouTube channel.
- 9:45 AM
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Education Outlook and December 1 Letter
Joint Hearing with House Ways and Means. The hearing will be livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel.
- 10:30 AM
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Carson v. Makin
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Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
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Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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Financial Literacy in High Schools
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Yanely Espinal, Director of Educational Outreach, Next Gen Personal Finance
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Yanely Espinal, Director of Educational Outreach, Next Gen Personal Finance
- 2:00 PM
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H.727
Primer on school governance structures
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Donna Russo-Savage, Principal Assistant for School Governance, Agency of Education
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Donna Russo-Savage, Principal Assistant for School Governance, Agency of Education
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Education Finance
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Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
- 10:45 AM
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State Board of Education
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Tammy Kolbe, Vice Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
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Jennifer Samuelson, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
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Tammy Kolbe, Vice Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Education Literacy Council Report
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Jess DeCarolis, Division Director, Student Pathways, Agency of Education
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Emily Lesh, Project Manager, Act 28 Literacy Initiative
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Jess DeCarolis, Division Director, Student Pathways, Agency of Education
- 1:55 AM
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5 Minute Break
- 2:00 PM
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Pupil Weighting
Joint Hearing with House Ways and Means. The hearing will be livestreamed on the House Education YouTube channel
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
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Adjourn
Friday, January 13, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Security Briefing by Capitol Police
Will not be livestreamed
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Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
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Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
- 11:00 AM
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Vermont Legal Aid
Introduction
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Cammie Naylor, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid Disability Law Project
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Rachel Seelig, Director, Vermont Legal Aid Disability Law Project
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Cammie Naylor, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid Disability Law Project
- 11:40 AM
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Boys and Girls Club
Presentation and visit
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Alicia Grangent, Chief Executive Officer, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes
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Alicia Grangent, Chief Executive Officer, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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ESSER Update
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Jill Briggs Campbell, COVID-19 Federal Emergency Funds Project Manager, Agency of Administration
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Jill Briggs Campbell, COVID-19 Federal Emergency Funds Project Manager, Agency of Administration
- 2:05 PM
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Agency of Education Introduction
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Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
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Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
- 2:30 PM
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Shared School District Data Management System
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Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
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Heather Bushey, Director of Finance, Essex Westford School District
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Tracey Delphia, Director of Digital Services, Agency of Digital Services
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Megan DeVinney, President, Vermont School Human Resource Professionals
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Ted Gates, Compliance Project Manager and Data Analyst, Agency of Education
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Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
- 2:55 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- 11:25 AM
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The Work of the VSBA, VSA, VPA and Vermont-NEA
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
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Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
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Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 12:20 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Universal School Meals Campaign
Joint Hearing with House Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry. The meeting will be livestreamed via the House Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry YouTube channel.
- 2:50 PM
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Independent School Approval and Quality Assurance Process
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 3:45 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Retail Lumber Dealers Association
Introduction
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William Smith, Lobbyist, Retail Lumber Dealers Association
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William Smith, Lobbyist, Retail Lumber Dealers Association
- 9:15 AM
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Committee Discussion and Planning
- 9:30 AM
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Fair Employment Practices Act
Chapter 5, Subchapter 6, in relation to Carson v. Makin
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:35 AM
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Critical School Staff Workforce Shortages
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
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Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:05 PM
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State Board of Education
Rule 2200 Series
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Jennifer Samuelson, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
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Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
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Jennifer Samuelson, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
- 2:00 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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Home Study
Agency of Education's current role and ideas for changes
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Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
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Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Navigating the General Assembly Website
Presentation by Rowan
- 10:00 AM
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Budget Adjustment Act
Agency of Education recommendations and discussion
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Jill Briggs Campbell, COVID 19 Federal Emergency Funds Project Manager, Agency of Education
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Jill Briggs Campbell, COVID 19 Federal Emergency Funds Project Manager, Agency of Education
- 10:45 AM
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Vermont Superintendents Association Lunch
Off-site lunch and panel presentation - will not be livestreamed
- 1:45 PM
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Vermont State Colleges
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Rep. Kathleen James, House Committee on General and Housing
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Rep. Kathleen James, House Committee on General and Housing
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont State Colleges
Update and transformation into Vermont State University
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Rep. Eileen Dickinson, Member, House Committee on Appropriations
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Parwinder Grewal, President, Vermont State University
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Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
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Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
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Rep. Eileen Dickinson, Member, House Committee on Appropriations
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
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Adjourn
Friday, January 20, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Education Quality Standards
Sharon Academy
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Mary Newman, Head of School, The Sharon Academy
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Mary Newman, Head of School, The Sharon Academy
- 10:40 AM
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Committee Discussion
School construction and higher education
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Budget Address
- 2:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- 11:20 AM
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Budget Adjustment Act
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Sean Cousino, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
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Jennifer Samuelson, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
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Sen. David Weeks, Senate Committee on Education
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Sean Cousino, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Workforce Development
Northeast Kingdom
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Jennifer Botzojorns, Superintendent, Kingdom East Supervisory District
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John Castle, Executive Director, Vermont Rural Education Collaborative
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Jennifer Botzojorns, Superintendent, Kingdom East Supervisory District
- 2:00 PM
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School Construction Report
Updates
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Jill Briggs Campbell, COVID-19 Federal Emergency Funds Project Manager, Agency of Administration
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Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Jill Briggs Campbell, COVID-19 Federal Emergency Funds Project Manager, Agency of Administration
- 2:30 PM
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Agency of Education
Staffing of independent school oversight
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Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
- 3:00 PM
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Break
- 3:20 PM
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Shared School District Data Management System
Final language
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 3:45 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:05 AM
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Hunger Free Vermont
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Doug Davis, Former School Nutrition Director, Burlington School District
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Karyl Kent, School Nutrition Director, Lamoille North Supervisory Union
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Harley Sterling, School Nutrition Director and President of SNAVT, Windham Northeast Supervisory Union
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Doug Davis, Former School Nutrition Director, Burlington School District
- 10:05 AM
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Education Quality Standards
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Josh Souliere, Interim Director, Education Quality Division, Agency of Education
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Josh Souliere, Interim Director, Education Quality Division, Agency of Education
- 10:35 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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Equitable and Inclusive School Environments
Report overview and recommendations for legislation
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Cassandra Townshend, Co-Director, University of Vermont Building Effective Supports for Teaching Project
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Amy Wheeler-Sutton, Co-Director, University of Vermont Building Effective Supports for Teaching Project
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Cassandra Townshend, Co-Director, University of Vermont Building Effective Supports for Teaching Project
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Public Funds for Tuition
Overview of 2022 S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:05 PM
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Vermont State Colleges
Overview of 2022 H.456 - An act relating to establishing strategic goals and reporting requirements for the Vermont State Colleges
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:20 PM
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Shared School District Data Management System
SSDDMS mandate repeal language
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Approved Independent Schools
Overview of 2020 report on approved independent schools receiving state money
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- 10:40 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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School Accreditation Process
New England Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation Process - K-12 schools
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Dan Ferris, Director of Accreditation and School Improvement for Independent Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges
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Alyson Geary, Director of Accreditation and School Improvement for Public Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges
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Cameron Staples, President, New England Association of Schools and Colleges
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Dan Ferris, Director of Accreditation and School Improvement for Independent Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Home Study
Agency of Education proposed language
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Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
- 1:30 PM
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School Safety
Agency of Education plans and proposals
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Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
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Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
- 2:00 PM
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School Construction Funding
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Scott Baker, Director Financial Reporting, Office of the State Treasurer
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Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Financial Literacy, Outreach, and Special Projects, Office of the State Treasurer
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Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
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Scott Baker, Director Financial Reporting, Office of the State Treasurer
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Followed by ethics training for members
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Adjourn
Friday, January 27, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:15 AM
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Committee Priorities and Decision Points
Committee discussion
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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Home Study
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Retta Dunlap, Home School Advocate, Vermont Home Education Network
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Retta Dunlap, Home School Advocate, Vermont Home Education Network
- 2:00 PM
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Approved Independent Schools
Tracking progress of students going to approved independent schools
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Michael Clark, Superintendent, Grand Isle Supervisory Union
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Nathan Freeman, Superintendent, Essex North Supervisory Union
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Michael Clark, Superintendent, Grand Isle Supervisory Union
- 2:40 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Association of Vermont Independent Colleges
Norwich University and Champlain College introductions
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Mark Anarumo, President, Norwich University
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Alex Hernandez, President, Champlain College
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Susan Stitely, Strategic Advisor, Association of Vermont Independent Colleges
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Mark Anarumo, President, Norwich University
- 2:00 PM
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Town Tuition Program
Committee discussion
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:45 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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Dormant Commerce Clause
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
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H.99 - An act relating to the Vermont National Guard Tuition Benefit Program
Introduction
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Rep. Lisa Hango, Sponsor
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Rep. Lisa Hango, Sponsor
- 3:45 PM
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H.106 - An act relating to the academic freedom of public educators
Introduction
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Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
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Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
- 4:05 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Pre-K 101
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Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
- 10:00 AM
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School Accreditation Process
Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)
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Claire Leheny, Executive Director, Association of Independent Schools in New England
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Sara Wilson, Director of Accreditation, Association of Independent Schools in New England
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Claire Leheny, Executive Director, Association of Independent Schools in New England
- 11:00 AM
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Budget Adjustment Act
BAA and the $30 million special education fund set for Act 173 implementation
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Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
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Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
- 11:15 AM
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Vermont Independent Schools Association
Introduction
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Drew Gradinger, President, Vermont Independent Schools Association Board
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CJ Spirito, Head of School, Rock Point School
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Drew Gradinger, President, Vermont Independent Schools Association Board
- 12:00 PM
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Caucus of the Whole
Budget Adjustment Act
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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Act 1
Introduction
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Amanda Garces, Director of Policy, Education and Outreach, Vermont Human Rights Commission
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Mike McRaith, Assistant Executive Director, Vermont Principals Association
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Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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Diego Soria, MRPS Student, Act.1 Representative
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Amanda Garces, Director of Policy, Education and Outreach, Vermont Human Rights Commission
- 2:30 PM
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National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont
Introduction
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Matt Habedank, Children's Behavior Services Program Manager, Northwestern Counseling and Support Services
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Lance Metayer, Children’s Clinical Service Program Manager, Northwestern Counseling and Support Services
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Matt Habedank, Children's Behavior Services Program Manager, Northwestern Counseling and Support Services
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Town Tuition Program
Committee discussion
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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Behavior Interventionists in Schools
Committee discussion
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Rep. Chris Taylor
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Rep. Chris Taylor
- 10:00 AM
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CTE Funding
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Jody Emerson, Superintendent and Director, Central Vermont Career Center
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Scott Farr, Director, River Valley Technical Center School District
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Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
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Jody Emerson, Superintendent and Director, Central Vermont Career Center
- 11:00 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Vermont State Colleges
Select committee report on future of VSC
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Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
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Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Introduction and speaking to VSC future
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Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
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Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
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Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
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Adjourn
Friday, February 3, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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Act 173
Census-Based Funding Advisory Group report overview
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Meagan Roy, Chair, Census-Based Funding Advisory Group
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Meagan Roy, Chair, Census-Based Funding Advisory Group
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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State Colleges Committee Bill
Discussion with legislative council
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:15 PM
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Break
- 1:30 PM
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Energy Efficiency Investments, Inc.
Introduction and overview
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Mike Davey, Business Development Manager, Energy Efficient Investments, Inc.
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Mike Davey, Business Development Manager, Energy Efficient Investments, Inc.
- 2:00 PM
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Special Education at Approved Independent Schools
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Mat Forest, Director of Special Services, St. Johnsbury Academy
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Meg Kenny, Associate Head, Burr and Burton Academy
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Mat Forest, Director of Special Services, St. Johnsbury Academy
- 3:15 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Town Tuition Program Committee Bill
Discussion with legislative council
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:35 AM
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Financial Literacy in High Schools
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Amira Mohamed Oussaid, Student, Winooski High School
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Courtney Poquette, HS Business and Personal Finance Educator, Winooski High School
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Amira Mohamed Oussaid, Student, Winooski High School
- 10:10 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Governor's Institutes of Vermont
Introduction and overview
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Elizabeth Frascoia, Executive Director, Governor's Institutes of Vermont
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Elizabeth Frascoia, Executive Director, Governor's Institutes of Vermont
- 11:05 AM
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H.99 - An act relating to the Vermont National Guard Tuition Benefit Program
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Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
- 11:15 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Farm to School Awareness Day
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Jeswin Anthony, Student, Harwood Union High School
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Lindsey Bigelow, Student, Harwood Union High School
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Gina Clithero, Farm to Institution Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Agriculture
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Conor Floyd, Grant Program Manager for Child Nutrition Programs, Agency of Education
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Helen Rortvedt, Farm to School Program Director, NOFA VT
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Betsy Rosenbluth, Vermont FEED Project Director, Shelburne Farms
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Jodie Stewart Ruck, Curriculum Director, Mill River UU School District
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Harley Sterling, School Nutrition Director and President of SNAVT, Windham Northeast Supervisory Union
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Jeswin Anthony, Student, Harwood Union High School
- 2:10 PM
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Agency of Education Update on Shooting Hoax
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 2:30 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Civic Education in Vermont
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Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
- 9:30 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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Agency of Education Staffing Levels
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Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
- 10:30 AM
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Workforce Shortage, Mental Health Care for Children
Workforce shortage in schools and at designated agencies
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Libby Bonesteel, Superintendent, Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools
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Karen Conroy, Superintendent, St. Johnsbury School District
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Lynn Cota, Superintendent, Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
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Tiffiny Moore, School Based Program Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
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Sherry Sousa, Superintendent, Windsor Central Supervisory Union
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Libby Bonesteel, Superintendent, Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools
- 11:50 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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School Construction in Rhode Island
Joint hearing with Senate Committee on Education and House Committee on Ways and Means. The meeting will be livestreamed via the House Education YouTube channel.
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Mario Carreño, Chief Operating Officer, Rhode Island Department of Education
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Mario Carreño, Chief Operating Officer, Rhode Island Department of Education
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 10, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
Antidiscrimination training following the Floor
- 11:30 AM
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Pre-K Tuition Payments to Out of State Providers
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Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
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Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
- 11:45 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Success Beyond Six
Program overview and discussion of role of designated agencies
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Rep. Tiffany Bluemle, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
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Marianna Donnally, School Mental Health & Practice Development Coordinator, Department of Mental Health
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Rep. Marc Mihaly, House Committee on Appropriations
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Laurel Omland, Director of Child & Family Services, Department of Mental Health
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Rep. Tiffany Bluemle, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
- 2:15 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.179 - An act relating to reforming the State Board of Education
Introduction
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Rep. Caleb Elder, Sponsor
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Rep. Caleb Elder, Sponsor
- 1:15 PM
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H.181 - An act relating to the creation of the Statewide Supervisory Union Study Committee
Introduction
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Rep. Caleb Elder, Sponsor
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Rep. Caleb Elder, Sponsor
- 1:30 PM
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H.228 - An act relating to financial literacy in Vermont’s public schools
Introduction
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Rep. Stephanie Jerome, Sponsor
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Rep. Stephanie Jerome, Sponsor
- 1:45 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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Mental Health in Schools
Status of federal FY2022 bipartisan omnibus agreement to support mental health services in schools
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Anne Bordonaro, Division Director, Federal and Education Support Programs, Agency of Education
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Anne Bordonaro, Division Director, Federal and Education Support Programs, Agency of Education
- 3:15 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Rights and Democracy Vermont (RADVT) Lobby Day
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Tevye Kelman, Member, Rights and Democracy Vermont
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Rieley Lyford, Student, Randolph Union High School
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Dakota Porter, Student, Randolph Union High School
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Megan Morgan Pughlisi, Member, Rights and Democracy Vermont
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Mia Schultz, Statewide Education Justice Organizer, Rights and Democracy Vermont
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Rowan Willliams, Student, Randolph Union High School
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Tevye Kelman, Member, Rights and Democracy Vermont
- 9:55 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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School Construction Funding
Presentation by the Education Commission of the States
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Chris Duncombe, Senior Policy Analyst, Education Commission of the States
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Joel Moore, State Relations Strategist, Education Commission of the States
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Eric Syverson, Policy Analyst, Education Commission of the States
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Chris Duncombe, Senior Policy Analyst, Education Commission of the States
- 10:55 AM
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Break
- 11:10 AM
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Student Mental Health and Other Priorities
Committee discussion
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Act 67 Community Schools Grant
Updates
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Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
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Elaine Collins, Superintendent, North Country Supervisory Union
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Jason Di Giulio , Principal, Hazen Union High School
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Samantha Stevens, Equity and Community Outreach Coordinator, North Country Supervisory Union
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Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
- 2:00 PM
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Counseling Services of Addison County
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Cheryl Huntley, Program Director, Youth and Family Services, Counseling Services of Addison County
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Cheryl Huntley, Program Director, Youth and Family Services, Counseling Services of Addison County
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.258 - An act relating to the provision of State-funded education in districts that do not maintain an elementary or high school
Introduction
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Rep. Edye Graning, Sponsor
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Rep. Edye Graning, Sponsor
- 9:15 AM
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The Sharon Academy
Student testimony
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Chloe Evans, Student, The Sharon Academy
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Chloe Evans, Student, The Sharon Academy
- 9:25 AM
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Break
- 9:30 AM
-
Outright Vermont
Introduction, budget requests, and Act 1
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Lisa Huttinger, Development Director, Outright Vermont
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Dana Kaplan, Executive Director, Outright Vermont
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Lisa Huttinger, Development Director, Outright Vermont
- 10:00 AM
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H.483 - An act relating to the accountability and oversight of approved independent schools that are eligible to receive public tuition
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Timothy Newbold, Head of School, Village School of North Bennington
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Liz Shayne, Head of School, Schoolhouse of South Burlington
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Timothy Newbold, Head of School, Village School of North Bennington
- 10:30 AM
-
Joint Assembly
Election of the Sergeant at Arms
Elections of Trustees for the University of Vermont and Vermont State Agricultural College - 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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SNAP Awareness Day
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Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
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Patrice Lumumba, Wellness Coordinator, Winooski School District
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Beth Robinson, Site Co-Coordinator, Woodstock High School VeggieVanGo
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Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
- 1:50 PM
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Break
- 2:05 PM
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H.258 - An act relating to the provision of State-funded education in districts that do not maintain an elementary or high school
Walk-through
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
-
MENTOR Vermont
Overview and mental health discussion
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Chad Butt, Executive Director, MENTOR Vermont
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Aidan Corbett, Mentee, MENTOR Vermont
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Amy Johnston, Guidance Counselor, Starksboro Elementary
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Pam Quinn, Program Director, Twinfield Together Mentoring Program
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Chad Butt, Executive Director, MENTOR Vermont
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 17, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 11:00 AM
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University of Vermont
Introduction and budget requests
-
Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
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Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
-
Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- -
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.209 - An act relating to public elementary school choice within a supervisory union
Introduction
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Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor
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Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor
- 1:15 PM
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H.259 - An act relating to school board student members
Introduction
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Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Sponsor
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Hudson Ranney, Student, Windsor High School
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Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Sponsor
- 1:30 PM
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H.245 - An act relating to tuition assistance for youth in foster and kinship care
Introduction
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Rep. Robert Hooper, Sponsor
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Rep. Robert Hooper, Sponsor
- 1:35 PM
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Committee Priorities and Decision Points
- 1:45 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators
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Ellen Emery, TAP Director, Champlain College
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Amy Minor, Superintendent of Schools, Colchester School District
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Ellen Emery, TAP Director, Champlain College
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Vermont Adult Education & Literacy Network
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Hal Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Adult Learning
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Brian Kravitz, Development and Outreach Director, Central Vermont Adult Basic Education
-
Hal Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Adult Learning
- 9:30 AM
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Break
- 9:40 AM
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Vermont Adult Education & Literacy Network
-
Hal Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Adult Learning
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Brian Kravitz, Development and Outreach Director, Central Vermont Adult Basic Education
-
Hal Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Adult Learning
- 9:55 AM
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Break
- 10:05 AM
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H.258 - An act relating to the provision of State-funded education in districts that do not maintain an elementary or high school
-
Andrew Jones, Assistant Superintendent, Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District
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Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
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Neil Odell, President, Vermont School Boards Association
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Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
-
Andrew Jones, Assistant Superintendent, Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
H.275 - An act relating to the Introduction to Trade School Education Grant Pilot Project
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Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor
-
Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor
- 1:30 PM
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H.278 - An act relating to postsecondary opportunities for Vermont career technical education students
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Rep. Thomas Oliver, Sponsor
-
Rep. Thomas Oliver, Sponsor
- 1:35 PM
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H.245 - An act relating to tuition assistance for youth in foster and kinship care
Access for foster youth or students in guardianships
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Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
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Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
- 1:45 PM
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Committee Discussion and Priorities
- 2:00 PM
-
Break
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:15 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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School Funding
Budgets, tax rates, and spending trends
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Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
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Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
- 9:25 AM
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Break
- 9:30 AM
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H.314 - An act relating to prohibiting firearms and deadly weapons in schools and on school property
Introduction
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Rep. Kate McCann, Sponsor
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Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
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Rep. Kate McCann, Sponsor
- 10:00 AM
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H.243 - An act relating to the creation of a model policy regarding school safety and violent intruders
Introduction
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Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Sponsor
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Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Sponsor
- 10:15 AM
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H.294 - An act relating to Holocaust education in public schools
Introduction
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Rep. Avram Patt, Sponsor
-
Rep. Avram Patt, Sponsor
- 10:30 AM
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Early Childhood Education
Snelling Center’s Early Childhood Leadership Institute budget request
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Mark Snelling, President, Snelling Center for Government
-
Mark Snelling, President, Snelling Center for Government
- 10:50 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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School Construction Funding
Potential staffing needs
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Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
New England Board of Higher Education
Overview and introduction
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Jonathan Gowin, Director of Tuition Break, the Regional Student Program, New England Board of Higher Education
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Jonathan Gowin, Director of Tuition Break, the Regional Student Program, New England Board of Higher Education
- 2:00 PM
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H.258 - An act relating to the provision of State-funded education in districts that do not maintain an elementary or high school
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Peter Burrows, Superintendent and VSA President, Vermont Superintendents Association
-
Peter Burrows, Superintendent and VSA President, Vermont Superintendents Association
- 2:30 PM
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Vermont State Colleges
Overview of financial situation and requirements
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Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
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Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
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Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 24, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:30 AM
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Strengthening and Diversifying the Teacher Workforce
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Nick Gault, Director of Human Resources, Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
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Mike McRaith, Assistant Executive Director, Vermont Principals Association
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Jonathan Phipps, Equity Coordinator, Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
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Mikaela Simms, Diversity Coordinator, Windham Southeast Supervisory Union
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Nick Gault, Director of Human Resources, Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
- 11:30 AM
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Vermont Bond Bank
Construction debt and school bonding system overview
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Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
-
Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
- 12:10 PM
-
H.461 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws
Walk-through
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:30 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- -
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Lunch
- 12:55 PM
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H.461 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws
Committee discussion
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:05 PM
-
PCB Testing in Schools
Report from Dartmouth students
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Gretchen Bauman, Student, Dartmouth College
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Allison Burg, Student, Dartmouth College
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Ronald Shaiko, Senior Fellow and Associate Director, Curricular and Research Programs, Nelson A. Rockefeller Center, Dartmouth College
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Tristan Wells, Student, Dartmouth College
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Gretchen Bauman, Student, Dartmouth College
- 1:55 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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Universal School Meals
Report from Dartmouth students
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Jennifer Lee, Student, Dartmouth College
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Clark Paolini, Student, Dartmouth College
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Elizabeth Rudnick , Student, Dartmouth College
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Kristin Smith, Visiting Associate Professor of Sociology, Rockefeller Center Policy Research Shop Director, Nelson A. Rockefeller Center, Dartmouth College
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Jennifer Lee, Student, Dartmouth College
- 2:45 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
-
PCB Testing in Schools
Update from school officials
Joint hearing with Senate Education. Testimony will be livestreamed via the House Education YouTube channel.-
Raphael Adamek, Director of Instructional Technology, Windsor Central Supervisory Union
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Neil Odell, President, Vermont School Boards Association
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Frank Rucker, Business Administrator, Windham Southeast Supervisory Union
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Rene Sanchez, Superintendent, Champlain Valley School District
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Sherry Sousa, Superintendent, Windsor Central Supervisory Union
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Mark Tucker, Superintendent, Caledonia Central Supervisory Union
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Raphael Adamek, Director of Instructional Technology, Windsor Central Supervisory Union
- 4:15 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.258 - An act relating to the provision of State-funded education in districts that do not maintain an elementary or high school
-
Jeanne Collins Deweese, Retired Superintendent, Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union
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Jeanne Collins Deweese, Retired Superintendent, Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union
- 9:55 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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Act 67 Community Schools Grant
Overview from the Agency of Education
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Jess DeCarolis, Division Director, Student Pathways, Agency of Education
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Bernice Garnett, Burack Green & Gold Associate Professor of Education, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont
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Jess DeCarolis, Division Director, Student Pathways, Agency of Education
- 10:55 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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PCB Testing in Schools
Criteria for repair and remediation funding
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Jill Briggs Campbell, COVID-19 Federal Emergency Funds Project Manager, Agency of Administration
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Patricia Coppolino, Senior Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, COVID-19 Federal Emergency Funds Project Manager, Agency of Administration
- 11:50 AM
-
H.461 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws
Vote
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 3:00 PM
-
H.314 - An act relating to prohibiting firearms and deadly weapons in schools and on school property
-
Chris Bradley, President, VT Federation of Sportsman Club
-
Eric Davis, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris Bradley, President, VT Federation of Sportsman Club
- 3:45 PM
-
FY2024 Education Budget
Committee discussion and priorities
-
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Afterschool Program
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Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Afterschool Program
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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District Quality Standards
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Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
- 9:40 AM
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FY2024 Education Budget
-
Sean Cousino, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
-
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
-
Rep. Marc Mihaly, House Committee on Appropriations
-
Sean Cousino, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
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Accessing Federal Support for Students' Mental Health
Joint Hearing with House Health Care. Testimony will be livestreamed via the House Education YouTube channel.
-
Ena Backus, Outreach Representative, Office of Senator Peter Welch
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Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
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Jessica Cardichon, Education Policy Director, Senator Sanders HELP Committee
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Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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Laurel Omland, Director of Child & Family Services, Department of Mental Health
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David Scherr, State Director, Office of Congresswoman Becca Balint
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Ena Backus, Outreach Representative, Office of Senator Peter Welch
- 11:20 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 4:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, March 3, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 11:50 AM
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FY2024 Budget
Committee discussion
- 11:55 AM
-
H.483 - An act relating to the accountability and oversight of approved independent schools that are eligible to receive public tuition
Walk-through of Committee Bill - Approved Independent School Oversight and Accreditation
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:30 PM
-
H.409 - An act relating to keeping Vermont students safe by restricting the use of restraints and seclusion in schools
-
Mel Houser, Executive Director, All Brains Belong
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Rep. Theresa Wood, Sponsor
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Mel Houser, Executive Director, All Brains Belong
- 2:15 PM
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H.416 - An act relating to teacher workforce development
Introduction
-
Rep. Erin Brady, Sponsor
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Rep. Erin Brady, Sponsor
- 2:30 PM
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Break
- 2:35 PM
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PCB Testing in Schools
Committee discussion
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
H.483 - An act relating to the accountability and oversight of approved independent schools that are eligible to receive public tuition
-
Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
- 3:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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An act relating to an education spending exclusion for salary and wage increases
Overview of H.235
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Rep. Katherine Sims, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
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Rep. Katherine Sims, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
- 9:15 AM
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H.486 - An act relating to school construction
PCB testing committee discussion
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
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Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 10:05 AM
-
Break
- 10:20 AM
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H.483 - An act relating to the accountability and oversight of approved independent schools that are eligible to receive public tuition
VSBA and VSA testimony
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
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Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 11:00 AM
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H.483 - An act relating to the accountability and oversight of approved independent schools that are eligible to receive public tuition
Testimony from independent schools
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Julie Hanson, Head of School, Thaddeus Stevens School
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Timothy Newbold, Head of School, Village School of North Bennington
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Roy Starling, Head of School, The Riverside School
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Jennifer Zaccara, Head of School, Vermont Academy
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Julie Hanson, Head of School, Thaddeus Stevens School
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 2:00 PM
-
Workforce Development, PCBs, and Independent Schools
Committee discussion
- 2:05 PM
-
Break
- 2:15 PM
-
H.416 - An act relating to teacher workforce development
Loan forgiveness
-
Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing Research and Public Affairs, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
-
Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing Research and Public Affairs, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
- 2:35 PM
-
H.416 - An act relating to teacher workforce development
Grow your own
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Julie Longchamp, Professional Programs Director, Vermont National Education Association
-
Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
-
Colin Robinson, Director, Government Relations, Vermont National Education Association
-
Julie Longchamp, Professional Programs Director, Vermont National Education Association
- 3:15 PM
-
H.416 - An act relating to teacher workforce development
Diversifying teacher workforce, affinity spaces and data collection
-
Mike McRaith, Assistant Executive Director, Vermont Principals Association
-
Mike McRaith, Assistant Executive Director, Vermont Principals Association
- 3:30 PM
-
H.416 - An act relating to teacher workforce development
Committee discussion
-
Colin Robinson, Director, Government Relations, Vermont National Education Association
-
Colin Robinson, Director, Government Relations, Vermont National Education Association
- 3:50 PM
-
H.483 - An act relating to the accountability and oversight of approved independent schools that are eligible to receive public tuition
Committee discussion
-
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
-
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 4:40 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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PCB Mitigation Funding
Committee discussion
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
-
H.483 - An act relating to the accountability and oversight of approved independent schools that are eligible to receive public tuition
Committee discussion
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:15 AM
-
H.416 - An act relating to teacher workforce development
Walk-through and committee discussion
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 2:45 PM
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H.416 - An act relating to teacher workforce development
Fees and fee waivers
-
Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:00 PM
-
H.416 - An act relating to teacher workforce development
Committee discussion
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:15 PM
-
H.483 - An act relating to the accountability and oversight of approved independent schools that are eligible to receive public tuition
Testimony from superintendents
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Jay Badams, Superintendent, Norwich/Hanover Interstate School District
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Mark Tucker, Superintendent, Caledonia Central Supervisory Union
-
Jay Badams, Superintendent, Norwich/Hanover Interstate School District
- 3:50 PM
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H.416 - An act relating to teacher workforce development
Committee discussion and straw poll vote
-
Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 4:20 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, March 17, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.486 - An act relating to school construction
Burlington SD testimony
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Tom Flanagan, Superintendent, Burlington School District
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Tom Flanagan, Superintendent, Burlington School District
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:45 AM
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H.483 - An act relating to the accountability and oversight of approved independent schools that are eligible to receive public tuition
Committee discussion
-
Rep. Scott Beck, House Committee on Ways and Means
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Scott Beck, House Committee on Ways and Means
- 12:30 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:30 PM
-
H.486 - An act relating to school construction
Committee discussion and possible vote
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
-
H.483 - An act relating to the accountability and oversight of approved independent schools that are eligible to receive public tuition
Committee discussion and vote
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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Adjourn
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- -
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Lunch
- 2:00 PM
-
H.409 - An act relating to keeping Vermont students safe by restricting the use of restraints and seclusion in schools
-
Katie Ballard, Chair, Vermont State Special Education Advisory Panel
-
Michael Leichliter , Superintendent, Harwood Unified Union School District
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Guy Stephens, Founder & Executive Director, Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint
-
Katie Ballard, Chair, Vermont State Special Education Advisory Panel
- 3:00 PM
-
Break
- 3:05 PM
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An act relating to the accountability and oversight of approved independent schools that are eligible to receive public tuition
H.483 committee amendment discussion
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:10 AM
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An act relating to the accountability and oversight of approved independent schools that are eligible to receive public tuition
H.483 committee amendment discussion
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 10:20 AM
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Break
- 10:55 AM
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An act relating to the accountability and oversight of approved independent schools that are eligible to receive public tuition
H.483 committee amendment discussion and vote
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:10 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 6:05 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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H.455 - An act relating to the requirement to pass a civics test for high school graduation
Introduction
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Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Sponsor
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Sponsor
- 11:00 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 11:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, March 24, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Adjourn
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- -
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Retention of Supreme Court Justices and Superior Court Judges
- 3:25 PM
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H.483 - An act relating to the accountability and oversight of approved independent schools that are eligible to receive public tuition
Technical amendment discussion and possible vote
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 6:40 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Vermont Youth Council
Introductions and overview
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Harmony Devoe, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
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Jasper Lorien, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
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Jeremiah Watson, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
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Harmony Devoe, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
- 9:30 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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H.483 - An act relating to the accountability and oversight of approved independent schools that are eligible to receive public tuition
Rule 2200
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Peter Burrows, Superintendent, Addison Central School District
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Peter Burrows, Superintendent, Addison Central School District
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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H.483 - An act relating to the accountability and oversight of approved independent schools that are eligible to receive public tuition
Rep. Christie amendment
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Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Co-Chair, Amendment Sponsor
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Co-Chair, Amendment Sponsor
- 11:20 AM
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Break
- 11:30 AM
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H.486 - An act relating to school construction
House Appropriations Committee amendment
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Rep. Marc Mihaly, House Committee on Appropriations
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Marc Mihaly, House Committee on Appropriations
- 11:40 AM
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Break
- 12:00 PM
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Caucus of the Whole
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 6:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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H.409 - An act relating to keeping Vermont students safe by restricting the use of restraints and seclusion in schools
Rule 4500
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Rep. Chris Taylor, House Committee on Education
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Rep. Chris Taylor, House Committee on Education
- 11:00 AM
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H.486 - An act relating to school construction
Higley amendment discussion and straw poll vote
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Rep. Mark Higley, Amendment Sponsor
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Rep. Mark Higley, Amendment Sponsor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:00 PM
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H.483 - An act relating to the accountability and oversight of approved independent schools that are eligible to receive public tuition
Labor Floor amendment discussion and straw poll vote
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:15 PM
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House Floor
- 3:45 PM
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H.486 - An act relating to school construction
Joint Hearing with House Ways and Means
Walker Floor amendment straw poll vote-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Rep. Matt Walker, Amendment Sponsor
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:40 PM
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House Floor
- 10:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, March 31, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- -
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.348 - An act relating to requiring licensed athletic trainers at secondary school athletic events and practices
Introduction
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Rep. Lisa Hango, Sponsor
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Rep. Lisa Hango, Sponsor
- 1:15 PM
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H.446 - An act relating to the reconstitution of the University of Vermont Board of Trustees
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Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
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Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
- 1:30 PM
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Vitale v. Vermont
Joint Hearing with Senate Education. The hearing will be livestreamed via the Senate Education YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCqbdxuI5VHDzweC_ilzxFw/featured
- 2:00 PM
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H.333 - An act relating to seizure action plans in public schools and approved independent schools
Introduction
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Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor
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Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, Sponsor
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Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor
- 2:15 PM
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H.319 - An act relating to postsecondary schools and sexual misconduct protections
Introduction and walk through
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Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, Sponsor
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Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor
- 2:55 PM
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Universal Pre-K in Vermont
Overview
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:45 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Education Quality Standards
Overview
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Jess DeCarolis, Division Director, Student Pathways, Agency of Education
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Pat Fitzsimmons, Proficiency-Based Learning Team Leader, Agency of Education
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Jess DeCarolis, Division Director, Student Pathways, Agency of Education
- 10:20 AM
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Advisory Council on Literacy
December 2022 report overview
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Gwen Carmolli, Chair, Advisory Council on Literacy
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Gwen Carmolli, Chair, Advisory Council on Literacy
- 11:15 AM
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Break
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:00 PM
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Career Technical Education Report Presentation
Livestream will be via the Senate Appropriations YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtbvauqWuOFF5jD8fp8JG5w/featured
- 4:00 PM
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S.138 - An act relating to school safety
Introduction
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Sen. Nader Hashim, Senate Committee on Education
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Sen. Nader Hashim, Senate Committee on Education
- 4:15 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.133 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law
Introduction
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Sen. Brian Campion, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
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Sen. Brian Campion, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
- 9:30 AM
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H.353 - An act relating to racial equity in school districts
Introduction
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Rep. Casey Toof, Sponsor
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Rep. Casey Toof, Sponsor
- 9:40 AM
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H.413 - An act relating to computer science education in public schools
Introduction
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Rep. Casey Toof, Sponsor
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Rep. Casey Toof, Sponsor
- 9:50 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Universal Pre-K in Vermont
Overview
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Meg Baker, Act 166 Regional Coordinator, Addison County
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Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
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Meg Baker, Act 166 Regional Coordinator, Addison County
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:30 PM
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Committee Discussion of Upcoming Bills
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 3:00 PM
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S.138 - An act relating to school safety
Walk-through
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 3:40 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 7, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:10 AM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- -
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Vermont Energy Education Program
Overview and funding request
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Andy Shapiro, Energy Engineer, Vermont Energy Education Program
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Andy Shapiro, Energy Engineer, Vermont Energy Education Program
- 2:00 PM
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Universal Pre-K in Vermont
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Morgan Crossman, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
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Morgan Crossman, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
- 2:45 PM
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Universal Pre-K in Vermont
Watching testimony from Sherry Sousa in House Human Services - can be found at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTiHqtmmXu0&t=3s
- 3:05 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.409 - An act relating to keeping Vermont students safe by restricting the use of restraints and seclusion in schools
Rule 4500 Series
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Rachel Seelig, DLP Director and Staff Attorney for Government Relations, Vermont Legal Aid
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Rachel Seelig, DLP Director and Staff Attorney for Government Relations, Vermont Legal Aid
- 9:30 AM
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S.138 - An act relating to school safety
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Rachel Seelig, DLP Director and Staff Attorney for Government Relations, Vermont Legal Aid
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Rachel Seelig, DLP Director and Staff Attorney for Government Relations, Vermont Legal Aid
- 10:00 AM
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Universal Pre-K in Vermont
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Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
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Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
- 10:40 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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H.333 - An act relating to seizure action plans in public schools and approved independent schools
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Sophia Hall, VT-Director to National Association of School Nurses (NASN), Immediate Past President Vermont State School Nurses Association (VSSNA)
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Clayton Wetzel, Immediate Past VT-Director to NASN, ‘17-18 VT School Nurse of the Year
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Sophia Hall, VT-Director to National Association of School Nurses (NASN), Immediate Past President Vermont State School Nurses Association (VSSNA)
- 11:15 AM
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H.409 - An act relating to keeping Vermont students safe by restricting the use of restraints and seclusion in schools
Education Commission of the States testimony
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Bryan Kelley, Policy Analyst, Education Commission of the States
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Lauren Peisach, Policy Researcher, Education Commission of the States
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Deven Scott, Interim Director, Education Commission of the States
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Bryan Kelley, Policy Analyst, Education Commission of the States
- 11:35 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:15 PM
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Universal Pre-K in Vermont
Public and private programs
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Katie McCarthy, Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator, Agency of Education
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Meg Porcella, Interim Director, Student Support Services Division, Agency of Education
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Wendy Scott, Early Childhood Education Coordinator, Agency of Education
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Katie McCarthy, Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator, Agency of Education
- 3:00 PM
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Vermont PCB Levels
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Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
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Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
- 4:15 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Universal Pre-K in Vermont
Let's Grow Kids testimony
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Jen Horwitz, Policy and Research Director, Let's Grow Kids
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Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
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Jen Horwitz, Policy and Research Director, Let's Grow Kids
- 9:30 AM
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S.133 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law
Panel for proficiency-based learning
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Heather Bouchey, Acting Secretary, Agency of Education
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Heather Bouchey, Acting Secretary, Agency of Education
- 9:50 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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S.138 - An act relating to school safety
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Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent, Vermont School Crisis Planning Team
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Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
- 10:40 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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H.409 - An act relating to keeping Vermont students safe by restricting the use of restraints and seclusion in schools
AOE data on use of restraints
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 11:20 AM
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Break
Fire alarm
- 11:50 AM
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H.409 - An act relating to keeping Vermont students safe by restricting the use of restraints and seclusion in schools
AOE data on use of restraints
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 12:05 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:45 PM
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S.138 - An act relating to school safety
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 3:15 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 14, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Vermont Legislative Research Service
Overview and presentation
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Jonathan “Doc” Bradley, Political Science Faculty, The University of Vermont
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Liz First-Raddock, Legislative Internship Program Coordinator, Center for Research on Vermont
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Anthony Gierzynski, Director, Vermont Legislative Research Service, UVM
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Sophia Trigg, Internship & Experiential Learning Program Director, Center for Research on Vermont
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Jonathan “Doc” Bradley, Political Science Faculty, The University of Vermont
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 11:00 AM
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S.133 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law
Proficiency-based learning
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Mike McRaith, Assistant Executive Director, Vermont Principals Association
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Mike McRaith, Assistant Executive Director, Vermont Principals Association
- -
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Universal Pre-K in Vermont
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Sherry Sousa, Superintendent, Windsor Central Supervisory Union
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Sherry Sousa, Superintendent, Windsor Central Supervisory Union
- 1:30 PM
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Universal Pre-K in Vermont
Pupil weighting
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Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
- 2:40 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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Vermont State Colleges
Presidential and college transitions
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Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
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Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
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Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
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Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
- 3:50 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Universal Pre-K in Vermont
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.133 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law
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Catherine Delneo, State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
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Catherine Delneo, State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
- 11:00 AM
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Vermont Afterschool Programming
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Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
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Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Winooski trip and testimony scheduling
- 2:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Field Trip
Tour of new Winooski school and pre-k facilities
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 7:50 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 21, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 11:30 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Introduction and walk-through
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Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
- 1:15 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Meeting Details
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- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- -
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Pupil weighting in Pre-K
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Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
- 2:00 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Pre-K
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John Castle, Executive Director, Vermont Rural Education Collaborative
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Elaine Collins, Superintendent, North Country Supervisory Union
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John Castle, Executive Director, Vermont Rural Education Collaborative
- 3:00 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Pre-K and afterschool programming
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Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
- 3:30 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Pre-K
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Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
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Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Vermont Foodbank
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Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
- 4:05 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Committee discussion and possible amendments and alignment with H.494 as passed by Senate
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:15 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Afterschool funding
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Emanuel Betz, 21st Century Community Learning Center State Coordinator, Agency of Education
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Jess DeCarolis, Division Director, Student Pathways, Agency of Education
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Emanuel Betz, 21st Century Community Learning Center State Coordinator, Agency of Education
- 11:05 AM
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Break
- 11:15 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Pre-K
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Sandra Cameron, Associate Executive Director, Vermont School Board Association
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Meagan Roy, Superintendent, Washington Central Unified Union School District
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Sandra Cameron, Associate Executive Director, Vermont School Board Association
- 12:10 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Committee discussion
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Sarah Kenney, Chief Policy Officer, Let's Grow Kids
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 2:30 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Committee discussion and possible vote
-
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 3:15 PM
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Break
- 3:50 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Committee discussion and possible vote
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:15 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:30 PM
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Education Changes in Budget Proposal
Committee discussion
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Rep. Marc Mihaly, House Committee on Appropriations
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Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Vermont Foodbank
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Rep. Marc Mihaly, House Committee on Appropriations
- 3:20 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 28, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 11:00 AM
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S.103 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination
Walk-through
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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Teacher Appreciation Day
Filming video with AOE
Will not be livestreamed - 2:30 PM
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House Floor
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- 11:00 AM
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Discrimination Prevention Training for Members
- -
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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S.103 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination
Committee discussion on required AOE Policy C10 on the Prevention of Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying of Students
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 2:30 PM
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S.103 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination
Introduction
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Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Reporter, House Committee on General and Housing
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Rep. Saudia LaMont, Reporter, House Committee on General and Housing
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Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Reporter, House Committee on General and Housing
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 4:45 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.103 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination
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Heather Lynn, Attorney, Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust
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Cammie Naylor, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid Disability Law Project
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Bor Yang, Executive Director & Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
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Heather Lynn, Attorney, Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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S.138 - An act relating to school safety
Language recommendations
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
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Rachel Seelig, Director, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 1:45 PM
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S.103 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination
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Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
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Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
- 2:00 PM
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S.103 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination
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Marc Bernard Schauber, Resident, Dover, VT
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Marc Bernard Schauber, Resident, Dover, VT
- 2:15 PM
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S.103 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination
Testimony from school leaders
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Lisa Floyd, Co-Principal, Randolph Union Middle/High School
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Jacqueline Parks, Principal, Williston Central School
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Caty Sutton, Co-Principal, Randolph Union Middle/High School
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Lisa Floyd, Co-Principal, Randolph Union Middle/High School
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:45 PM
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Committee Discussion
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.103 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination
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Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
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Tracy Watterson, Multi-tiered System of Supports Program Manager, Agency of Education
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Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 11:40 AM
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USDA Proposed CEP Rule Change
Committee discussion on letter
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Lindsey Hedges, Policy Communications Specialist, Agency of Education
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Lindsey Hedges, Policy Communications Specialist, Agency of Education
- -
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Lunch
- 1:10 PM
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S.138 - An act relating to school safety
Committee discussion
-
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 2:00 PM
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S.103 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination
Role of school boards
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 2:40 PM
-
S.138 - An act relating to school safety
Committee discussion
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 4:00 PM
-
S.138 - An act relating to school safety
Vote
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:05 PM
-
H.452 - An act relating to expanding apprenticeship and other workforce opportunities
Walk-through
-
Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
-
Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
-
Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
- 4:40 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, May 5, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws
H.461 - walk-through of bill as amended by Senate Education
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:50 AM
-
H.452 - An act relating to expanding apprenticeship and other workforce opportunities
Vote
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Lunch
- 1:30 PM
-
S.103 - An act relating to amending the prohibitions against discrimination
-
Kara Casey, Director of Economic Development, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Kara Casey, Director of Economic Development, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 2:00 PM
-
TBD
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Monday, May 8, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 1:05 PM
-
S.138 - An act relating to school safety
Elder amendment
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Rep. Caleb Elder, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Caleb Elder, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
- -
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Adjourn
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
-
H.461 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws
Introduction to Senate amendments
-
Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Senate Education Committee
-
Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Senate Education Committee
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Lunch
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.461 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws
Committee discussion
-
Mark Hage, Co-Chair, Act 1 Advisory Working Group
-
Donna Russo-Savage, Principal Assistant for School Governance, Agency of Education
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Mark Hage, Co-Chair, Act 1 Advisory Working Group
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Lunch
- 2:00 PM
-
S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Ways and Means amendment discussion and straw poll vote
-
Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
H.461 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws
Senate Government Operations amendment discussion and straw poll vote
-
Sen. Ruth Hardy, Reporter, Senate Government Operations Committee
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Ruth Hardy, Reporter, Senate Government Operations Committee
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:45 PM
-
S.133 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law
Committee discussion on strike-all amendment requiring administration report on PCB testing and funding from sources other than the Education Fund
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:55 PM
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Break
- 1:10 PM
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S.133 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law
Potential vote
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
- -
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Adjourn
Friday, May 12, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 11:30 AM
-
S.138 - An act relating to school safety
Senate proposal of amendment, discussion, and possible vote
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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House Floor
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Staff Introductions
Welcome back and catching up
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Report And Recommendations For Vermont Libraries
-
Catherine Delneo, State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
-
Catherine Delneo, State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
- 1:55 PM
-
Break
- 2:00 PM
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School Facilities Assessment
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
-
Bob Donohue, School Facilities Program Manager, Agency of Education
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
- 3:45 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Health Care Costs for School Staff
A presentation on the negotiation process.
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
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Mark Koenig, Chair, Employer Commission on Public School Employee Health Benefits
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Joseph McNeil, Chief Negotiator, Employer Commission on Public School Employee Health Benefits
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 1:45 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
-
Governor's State-of-the-State Message
Joint Assembly
- 3:15 PM
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PCB Testing and Remediation Program; History of Legislation
-
Rep. Peter Conlon, Sponsor, House Committee on Education
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Peter Conlon, Sponsor, House Committee on Education
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, January 5, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 11:30 AM
-
Act 127 General Q&A
Discussion on budget
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:30 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Presentation on Health Care Insurance Premiums for School Staff
-
Mark Hage, Trust Administrator, Vermont Education Health Initiative, and Benefits Director, VT-NEA
-
Bobby-Jo Salls, Trust Administrator and Program Manager, Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust (VSBIT)/Vermont Education Health Initiative (VEHI)
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Mark Hage, Trust Administrator, Vermont Education Health Initiative, and Benefits Director, VT-NEA
- 2:03 PM
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Break
- 2:10 PM
-
Impact of PCB Remediation on Schools
-
Elaine Collins, Superintendent, North Country Supervisory Union
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Lauren Fierman, Superintendent, Two Rivers Supervisory Union
-
Andrew Haas, Superintendent, Windham Northeast Supervisory Union
-
Kelly O'Ryan, Principal, Bellows Falls Union High School
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Mark Tucker, Superintendent, Caledonia Central Supervisory Union
-
Chris Young, Principal, North Country Union High School
-
Elaine Collins, Superintendent, North Country Supervisory Union
- 3:45 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
Followed by Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
- After Floor
-
Caucuses and Lunch
- 1:05 PM
-
Education Fund Outlook
Walk-Through
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 1:25 PM
-
Break
- 1:30 PM
-
Education Spending
Joint hearing with House Ways and Means. Hearing will stream on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel
- 3:15 PM
-
Break
- 3:30 PM
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Bills Recommended out of Committee
Review
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Act 127 General Q&A
-
Lindsey Hedges, Policy Communications Specialist, Agency of Education
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Brad James, Education Finance Director, Agency of Education
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Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Lindsey Hedges, Policy Communications Specialist, Agency of Education
- 9:55 AM
-
Break
- 10:05 AM
-
Act 173
Update on implementation
-
Meg Porcella, Assistant Director, Student Support Services Division, Agency of Education
-
Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Meg Porcella, Assistant Director, Student Support Services Division, Agency of Education
- 10:50 AM
-
Break
- 11:00 AM
-
Vermont Christian Academy Lawsuits
Overview
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.634 - An act relating to school closures and the designation of a public school to serve as the public school of the district
Walk-through and introduction
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Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor, Windham County
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor, Windham County
- 1:45 PM
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LCAR Response
Committee discussion
-
Rep. Peter Conlon, Sponsor, Addison County
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Peter Conlon, Sponsor, Addison County
- 2:30 PM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Committee discussion
-
Rep. Rebecca Holcombe, Sponsor, Windsor-Orange-2
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Rebecca Holcombe, Sponsor, Windsor-Orange-2
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
School Construction
Introduction and Discussion
-
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
Budget Adjustment Update
Request from the Adult Education & Literacy Network
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Catherine Kalkstein, Adult Education and Literacy Network
-
Brian Kravitz, Adult Education and Literacy Network
-
Catherine Kalkstein, Adult Education and Literacy Network
- 11:00 AM
-
H.677 - An act relating to providing positions and funding to support statewide student support systems
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Rep. Tesha Buss, Sponsor, Windsor County
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Tesha Buss, Sponsor, Windsor County
- 11:40 AM
-
Break for Lunch
- 1:30 PM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Committee Discussion
- 1:45 PM
-
Break
- 1:40 PM
-
H.634 - An act relating to school closures and the designation of a public school to serve as the public school of the district
Committee discussion. Live streamed with 1:30 meeting.
- 2:00 PM
-
PCB Testing and Remediation - Cost and Funding
Committee Discussion
-
Matt Chapman, Department of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Solid Waste Program, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
-
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
-
Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
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Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
-
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Matt Chapman, Department of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Solid Waste Program, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Late arrival at 3:15pm
Friday, January 12, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:30 AM
-
State Board of Education
A presentation on current issues and legislative requests
-
Jennifer Deck Samuelson, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
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Tammy Kolbe, Vice Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
-
Jennifer Deck Samuelson, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
- 11:40 AM
-
H.699 - An act relating to the availability of menstrual products in schools
Walk-through
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Rep. Brian Minier, Sponsor, Chittenden County
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Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Brian Minier, Sponsor, Chittenden County
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Legislative Priorities
Committee Discussion
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
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Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
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Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 2:10 PM
-
Community Schools Update
-
Matt DeBlois, Principal, Vergennes Union Elementary School, Addison Northwest School District
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Jess DeCarolis, Division Director, Student Pathways, Agency of Education
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Jason DiGiuglio, Principal, Hazen Union School, Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union
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Bernice Garnett, Burack Green & Gold Associate Professor of Education, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont
-
Samantha Stevens, Community School Coordinator, North Country Supervisory Union
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Rebecca Tatistcheff, Principal, Cabot School, Caledonia Central Supervisory Union
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Matt DeBlois, Principal, Vergennes Union Elementary School, Addison Northwest School District
- 4:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- 11:00 AM
-
Budget Adjustment Act
Committee Discussion
-
Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Sean Cousino, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
-
Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
-
Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
- 12:15 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:30 PM
-
H.728 - An act relating to the provision of translation services during school enrollment
Walk-through
-
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 1:45 PM
-
H.738 - An act relating to the rights of school district and supervisory union employees to testify before a school board or supervisory union board
Walk-through. Streamed with 1:30pm Live stream
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
-
Budget Adjustment Act
Committee discussion and response
-
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
-
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 2:30 PM
-
Status of PCB Testing Program
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
-
Patricia Coppolino, Senior Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
- 3:50 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.717 - An act relating to supports to help students experiencing homelessness and students exiting the foster care system succeed in postsecondary educational institutions
Walk-through
-
Rep. Jubilee McGill, Sponsor, Addison County
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Jubilee McGill, Sponsor, Addison County
- 9:45 AM
-
H.716 - An act relating to career and technical education
Walk-through
-
Rep. Stephanie Jerome, Co-sponsor, Brandon
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Rep. Michael Marcotte, Co-sponsor, Orleans-Lamoille
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Stephanie Jerome, Co-sponsor, Brandon
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 11:00 AM
-
Act 29 and Behavioral Threat Assessment
-
Dee Barbic, Director, Violence Prevention Task Force
-
Dan Batsie, Director of Emergency Preparedness, Response & Injury, Vermont Department of Health
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
-
Sunni Eriksen, School Safety Grants Program Manager, Vermont Emergency Management
-
Dee Barbic, Director, Violence Prevention Task Force
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
Mental Health and Funding in Our Schools
Joint hearing with House Health Care. Hearing will stream on the House Health Care YouTube channel
-
Anne Bordonaro, Division Director, Federal and Education Support Programs, Agency of Education
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Marianna Donnally, School Mental Health & Practice Development Coordinator, Department of Mental Health
-
Tiffiny Moore, Director of School Based Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
-
Laurel Omland, Director of Child & Family Services, Department of Mental Health
-
Anne Paradiso, Director of School Programs, Howard Center
-
Jessica Robinson , Education Medicaid Unit Administrator, Agency of Education
-
Tracy Watterson, Assistant Division Director of Student Support Services, Agency of Education
-
Anne Bordonaro, Division Director, Federal and Education Support Programs, Agency of Education
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.716 - An act relating to career and technical education
Committee discussion
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Jess DeCarolis, Division Director, Student Pathways, Agency of Education
-
Ruth Durkee , State Director of Career Technical Education, Agency of Education
-
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
- 10:10 AM
-
Act 173
Update on implementation
-
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
-
Meagan Roy, Former Chair of the Act 173 Advisory Group, Superintendent, Washington Central Unified Union School District
-
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
- 11:00 AM
-
Act 1
Committee discussion and introductions
-
Big Hartman, Executive Director & Legal Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
-
Amanda Lucia Garces, Director of Policy, Education and Outreach, Vermont Human Rights Commission
-
Big Hartman, Executive Director & Legal Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
Adult Education High School Completion Report
-
Robin Castle, Education Programs Manager and State Director of Adult Education and Literacy, Agency of Education
-
Jess DeCarolis, Division Director, Student Pathways, Agency of Education
-
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
-
Robin Castle, Education Programs Manager and State Director of Adult Education and Literacy, Agency of Education
- 2:15 PM
-
Planning Upcoming Testimony
Committee discussion. Streamed with 1:15pm livestream
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, January 19, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 11:15 AM
-
H.820 - An act relating to public school designation and the use of public funds for tuition
Walk-through and introduction
-
Rep. Erin Brady, Co-sponsor, Chittenden County
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Erin Brady, Co-sponsor, Chittenden County
- 11:45 AM
-
H.738 - An act relating to the rights of school district and supervisory union employees to testify before a school board or supervisory union board
Committee Discussion
-
Rep. William Canfield, Sponsor, Rutland County
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Rep. William Canfield, Sponsor, Rutland County
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:20 PM
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H.822 - An act relating to a report on the postgraduation career and settlement behaviors of students attending Vermont colleges and universities
Walk-through and introduction
-
Lindsey Hedges, Policy Communications Specialist, Agency of Education
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Casey Toof, Sponsor, Franklin County
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Lindsey Hedges, Policy Communications Specialist, Agency of Education
- 2:00 PM
-
Post-Secondary Education Opportunities
-
Jay Jacobs, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, University of Vermont
-
Katie Mobley, Dean of Enrollment and Community Relations, Community College of Vermont
-
Maurice Ouimet, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Vermont State University
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Jay Jacobs, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, University of Vermont
- 2:45 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
Followed by Discrimination Prevention Training for Members
- -
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
-
Governor's 2025 Budget Address
Joint Assembly to Receive Budget Message
- 2:30 PM
-
H.739 - An act relating to raising awareness of military-related postsecondary opportunities
Walk-through and introduction
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Rep. Matthew Birong, Co-sponsor, Addison County
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Rep. Lisa Hango, Co-sponsor, Franklin County
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Gregory C. Knight, Major General, Vermont National Guard
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, Co-sponsor, Chittenden County
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Rep. Matthew Birong, Co-sponsor, Addison County
- 3:00 PM
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H.763 - An act relating to the creation of the Youth Participatory Action Research Project
Walk-through and introduction
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Rep. Sarah "Sarita" Austin, Sponsor, Chittenden
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Sarah "Sarita" Austin, Sponsor, Chittenden
- 3:15 PM
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H.682 - An act relating to the Education Equity Team Pilot Project and report
Walk-through and introduction
-
Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Sponsor, Windsor County
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Maria Davies, Equity Director, Lamoille North Supervisory Union
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Addie Lentzner, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Students' Anti-Racism Network
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Emilie Maikoo, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Students' Anti-Racism Network
-
Hudson Ranney, Associate Director, Vermont Students' Anti-Racism Network
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Sponsor, Windsor County
- 3:50 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.717 - An act relating to supports to help students experiencing homelessness and students exiting the foster care system succeed in postsecondary educational institutions
Committee discussion
-
Anne Bordonaro, Division Director, Federal and Education Support Programs, Agency of Education
-
Katy Preston, Title IVA and Homeless Education Programs Director, Agency of Education
-
Anne Bordonaro, Division Director, Federal and Education Support Programs, Agency of Education
- 10:00 AM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Committee discussion
-
Andrew Skarzynski, Assistant Superintendent, Area Cooperative Educational Services
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Andrew Skarzynski, Assistant Superintendent, Area Cooperative Educational Services
- 11:10 AM
-
Committee Meeting TBD
- 1:30 PM
-
School Construction
Committee discussion
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
-
Mario Carreño, Chief Operating Officer, Rhode Island Department of Education
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Followed by Caucus of the Whole - Budget Adjustment Act
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
H.807 - An act relating to a school library material selection policy
Walk-through and introduction
-
Rep. Bobby Farlice-Rubio, Sponsor, Caledonia County
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Bobby Farlice-Rubio, Sponsor, Caledonia County
- 10:00 AM
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H.717 - An act relating to supports to help students experiencing homelessness and students exiting the foster care system succeed in postsecondary educational institutions
Committee discussion
-
Erica Caloiero, Vice Provost for Student Affairs, University of Vermont
-
Jamia Danzy, Dean of Students, Vermont State University
-
Derek Doucet, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, Middlebury College
-
Elaine Hammond, Director of Equity Initiatives, Middlebury College
-
Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
-
Erica Caloiero, Vice Provost for Student Affairs, University of Vermont
- 11:00 AM
-
Break for Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
Education Finance
Joint Hearing with Senate Finance, House Education and Senate Education hosted on Zoom. Hearing will be livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel.
-
John Alberghini, Superintendent, Mt. Mansfield Modified Union School District
-
Jay Badams, Superintendent, Norwich/Hanover Interstate School District
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Heather Bushey, Director of Finance, Essex Westford School District
-
Robert Carpenter, School Board Chair, Essex Westford School District
-
Wilmer Chavarria, Superintendent, Winooski School District
-
Elaine Collins, Superintendent, North Country Supervisory Union
-
Lynn Cota, Superintendent, Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
-
Sean Cousino, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
-
Morgan Daybell, Business Manager, Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
-
Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
-
Tom Flanagan, Superintendent, Burlington School District
-
Ryan Heraty, Superintendent, Lamoille South Supervisory Union
-
Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
-
Michael Leichliter , Superintendent, Harwood Unified Union School District
-
Robert Millar, School Board Chair, Winooski School District
-
Amy Minor, Superintendent of Schools, Colchester School District
-
Violet Nichols, Superintendent, South Burlington School District
-
Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent, Slate Valley Unified Union School District
-
Garrett Palm, School Board Chair, Norwich School District
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Kristen Rodgers, School Board Chair, Harwood Unified Union School District
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Cheryl Scarzello, Director of Finance, Addison-Fairhaven Union High School
-
Sheila Soule, Superintendent, Addison Northwest School District
-
Mark Tucker, Superintendent, Caledonia Central Supervisory Union
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John Alberghini, Superintendent, Mt. Mansfield Modified Union School District
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, January 26, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:45 AM
-
Vermont State Colleges
Update and committee discussion
-
Elizabeth Mauch, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System
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Sharron Scott, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Vermont State Colleges System
-
Drake Turner, Director of External and Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges System
-
Elizabeth Mauch, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System
- 11:30 AM
-
H.717 - An act relating to supports to help students experiencing homelessness and students exiting the foster care system succeed in postsecondary educational institutions
Committee discussion
-
Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
-
Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
- 11:40 AM
-
Teacher Workforce Incentive Update
-
Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
-
Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
- -
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
H.716 - An act relating to career and technical education
Committee discussion
-
Melissa Connor, Director, Stafford Technical Center
-
Jody Emerson, Director and Superintendent, Central Vermont Career Center
-
Scott Farr, Director and Superintendent, River Valley Technical Center School District
-
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
-
Melissa Connor, Director, Stafford Technical Center
- 2:00 PM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Committee discussion
-
Stephanie Betit-Hancock, Director of Student Support Services, Windham Central Supervisory Union
-
Andrew Haas, Superintendent, Windham Northeast Supervisory Union
-
Sherry Sousa, Superintendent, Windsor Central Supervisory Union
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Stephanie Betit-Hancock, Director of Student Support Services, Windham Central Supervisory Union
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor & Caucus
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:20 PM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Committee discussion
-
Joseph P. Dragone, Director of Special Projects and Strategic Partnerships, Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services
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Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent, Slate Valley Unified Union School District
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Joseph P. Dragone, Director of Special Projects and Strategic Partnerships, Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services
- 2:00 PM
-
Education Funding
Joint hearing with House Ways and Means. Hearing will begin livestreaming on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel at 1:15pm. House Education will join over Zoom at 2:00pm
- 3:40 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:03 AM
-
Bonding Capacity
Committee discussion
-
Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
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Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
- 10:03 AM
-
Mental Health Advocacy Day
-
Steven Berbeco, Director, Mental Health Initiative
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Sean Perry, Co-Founder, We R H.O.P.E., Inc
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Steven Berbeco, Director, Mental Health Initiative
- 10:33 AM
-
High School Completion Program
Committee discussion
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:50 AM
-
Break
- 11:00 AM
-
High School Completion Program
Adult Education and Literacy Network response
-
Michelle Faust, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
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Catherine Kalkstein, Chair, Adult Education and Literacy High School Completion Program Student Access Committee
-
Sean-Marie Oller, Executive Director, The Tutorial Center
-
Joe Przyperhart, Director of Programs, Vermont Adult Learning
-
Michelle Faust, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
- 11:20 AM
-
Break for Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Committee discussion
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Committee discussion
-
Rebecca McBroom, General Council, Vermont National Education Association
-
Rebecca McBroom, General Council, Vermont National Education Association
- 2:25 PM
-
Break
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:20 AM
-
PCB Testing in Schools
Committee discussion
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:07 AM
-
School Construction Aid Taskforce Report
Joint hearing with House Ways and Means hosted in Room 9. The hearing will be livestreamed on the House Education YouTube channel.
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
-
Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:17 PM
-
Mental Health in Schools
Testimony from principals and school staff
-
Katie Ahern, Director of Student Support Services, Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union
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Mary Guggenberger, Principal, Killington Elementary
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Erica McLaughlin, Assistant Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
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Sarah Pickering, Principal, Arlington High School
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Justin Pinard, Communication and Public Relations Chair, Vermont School Counselor Association (VTSCA), School Counselor, South Burlington High School
-
Mary Ross, Principal, Vernon Elementary
-
Patricia Tomashot, Executive Director, Vermont School Counselor Association (VTSCA)
-
Chris Young, Principal, North Country Union High School
-
Katie Ahern, Director of Student Support Services, Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union
- 2:38 PM
-
School Construction
Committee discussion
-
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, February 2, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:03 AM
-
Annual Update on the University of Vermont
-
Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
-
Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
- 11:03 AM
-
Evaluation of State Boards of Education
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Danielle Dupuis, Director of Assessment, Agency of Education
-
Jennifer Hicks, Data Management and Analysis Division Director, Agency of Education
-
Josh Souliere, Educator Quality Division Director, Agency of Education
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
- -
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor & Caucus
- -
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Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
Education Funding
Joint hearing with House Ways and Means on Zoom. Hearing will be hosted on the House Ways and Means YouTube livestream. https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-ways-and-means
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Afterschool Programs
Joint hearing with House Human Services. Hearing will be hosted in Room 9 and livestreamed on the House Education YouTube channel.
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
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Beth Chambers, Project Coordinator - Encore After School and Summer Program, North Country Supervisory Union
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Matt DeBlois, Principal, Vergennes Union Elementary School, Addison Northwest School District
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Jason Di Giulio , Principal, Hazen Union High School
-
Kristen Dunne, Executive Director, Mary Johnson Children's Center
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Maureen Gillard, Licensed Child Care Co-Director, Essex Junction Recreation and Parks
-
Monica Caserta Hutt, Chief Prevention Officer, Office of Governor
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Meghan Licciardi, Co-Director, Youth Services, Friends for Change
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Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
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Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
-
Heather Moore, LEAPS Program Director, Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
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Neil Odell, Chair, Dresden School Board
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Samantha Stevens, Community School Coordinator, North Country Supervisory Union
-
Mark Tucker, Superintendent, Caledonia Central Supervisory Union
-
Deb Witkus, Co-Facilitator, Youth Services, Friends for Change
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:17 PM
-
Working Group on Student Protections from Harassment and Discrimination in Schools Final Report
-
Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
-
Big Hartman, Executive Director & Legal Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
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Amanda Lucia Garces, Director of Policy, Education and Outreach, Vermont Human Rights Commission
-
Cammie Naylor, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
- 2:20 PM
-
School Construction Aid
Committee discussion
-
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:45 PM
-
Break
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:10 AM
-
School Construction Aid
Committee discussion
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
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Bob Donohue, School Facilities Program Manager, Agency of Education
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
- 10:35 AM
-
School Construction Aid
-
Penny Chamberlin, Superintendent, Orleans Central Supervisory Union
-
Penny Chamberlin, Superintendent, Orleans Central Supervisory Union
- 11:30 AM
-
School Construction Aid
Update from Legislative Counsel
-
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
H.523 - An act relating to harassment, hazing, and bullying in schools
-
Pietro Lynn, Attorney, Lynn, Lynn, Blackman & Manitsky, P.C.
-
Pietro Lynn, Attorney, Lynn, Lynn, Blackman & Manitsky, P.C.
- 2:00 PM
-
FY 2025 Budget Request
-
Elizabeth Mauch, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System
-
Sharron Scott, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Vermont State Colleges System
-
Elizabeth Mauch, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System
- 2:30 PM
-
Review of H.850 - An act relating to transitioning education financing to the new system for pupil weighting
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
-
Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, February 9, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:30 AM
-
Committee Meeting TBD
-
Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
-
Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
- 11:06 AM
-
Evaluation of State Boards of Education
-
Wiley Barzelay, Student, University of Vermont
-
Elyse Giblin, Student, University of Vermont
-
Wiley Barzelay, Student, University of Vermont
- 11:34 AM
-
Break for Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
Community Schools Funding
-
Bernice Garnett, Burack Green & Gold Associate Professor of Education, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont
-
Bernice Garnett, Burack Green & Gold Associate Professor of Education, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont
- 1:50 PM
-
District Quality Standards
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
-
Courtney O'Brien, Operations Manager, Agency of Education
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
- 2:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor & Caucus
- -
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 1:30 PM
-
Education Funding
Joint hearing with House Ways and Means on Zoom. Hearing will be hosted on the House Ways and Means YouTube livestream. https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-ways-and-means
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:46 PM
-
Next Steps; Longer Range Vision of Educational Change, What Can the Committee Do Now?
Committee discussion
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:09 AM
-
Act 77 of 2013
Report and updates on early college programs in the Vermont State College System
-
Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
-
Brandon Kennedy, Associate Director of Admissions, Vermont State University
-
Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
- 9:58 AM
-
H.871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program
Facilities master plans for a school district
-
David Epstein, Managing Principal, Education Studio Leader
-
David Epstein, Managing Principal, Education Studio Leader
- 11:05 AM
-
H.848 - An act relating to updating the school branding and mascot law
Walk-through and introduction
-
Rep. Heather Chase, Co-sponsor, Windsor County
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Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Co-sponsor, Chittenden County
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Heather Chase, Co-sponsor, Windsor County
- 11:15 AM
-
PCB Testing Language
Walk-through
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
FY 2025 Budget Request
-
Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
-
Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
- 1:52 PM
-
H.817 - An act relating to in-state tuition eligibility for the Vermont State Colleges System and financial aid eligibility for Vermont Student Assistance Corporation programs
-
Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
-
Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
- 2:17 PM
-
H.871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program
Mark-up
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:32 AM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Mark-up
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
-
Joint Assembly
Election of Adjutant and Inspector General and Vermont State College Trustees
- 11:32 AM
-
H.824 - An act relating to virtual learning
Walk-through and introduction
-
Lindsey Hedges, Policy Communications Specialist, Agency of Education
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Casey Toof, Sponsor, Franklin County
-
Lindsey Hedges, Policy Communications Specialist, Agency of Education
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:17 PM
-
Education Fund
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:15 PM
-
Break
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, February 16, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:07 AM
-
Outdoor Recreation Day
-
Sean Doll, Professor, Outdoor Education, Leadership, and Tourism Program, Vermont State University
-
Anna Saco, Teacher, Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Conservation, Lyndon Institute
-
Anna Thomas, Student, Lyndon Institute
-
Sean Doll, Professor, Outdoor Education, Leadership, and Tourism Program, Vermont State University
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:30 AM
-
H.871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program
Committee discussion
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
-
Bob Donohue, School Facilities Program Manager, Agency of Education
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
- 11:52 AM
-
Break for Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
Evolution of Education Finance Since 1997
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor & Caucus
- -
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 1:20 PM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Committee discussion
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:05 PM
-
H.871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program
Committee discussion
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:20 PM
-
Break
- 2:32 PM
-
H.871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program
-
Rep. John Arrison, Windsor County
-
Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Rep. John Arrison, Windsor County
- 3:01 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:02 AM
-
FY 2025 Budget Request
-
Lisa Huttinger, Director of Development, Outright Vermont
-
Dana Kaplan, Executive Director, Outright Vermont
-
Courage V Pearson, Director of Organizing, Outright Vermont
-
Lisa Huttinger, Director of Development, Outright Vermont
- 9:48 AM
-
H.446 - An act relating to the reconstitution of the University of Vermont Board of Trustees
Introduction and walk-through
-
Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor, Chittenden County
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor, Chittenden County
- 10:00 AM
-
H.446 - An act relating to the reconstitution of the University of Vermont Board of Trustees
-
Susan Comerford, President, United Academics
-
Justin Morgan-Parmett, Chair, United Academics Legislative Affairs Committee
-
Susan Comerford, President, United Academics
- 10:40 AM
-
Break
- 10:50 AM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
-
Kim Oliveira, Executive Director, Vermont Learning Collaborative
-
Kim Oliveira, Executive Director, Vermont Learning Collaborative
- 11:47 AM
-
Break for Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Testimony from Vermont Superintendents Association
-
Michael Clark, Superintendent, Grand Isle Supervisory Union
-
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
-
Michael Leichliter , Superintendent, Harwood Unified Union School District
-
Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent, Slate Valley Unified Union School District
-
Michael Clark, Superintendent, Grand Isle Supervisory Union
- 2:30 PM
-
PCB Testing Language
-
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
-
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Cost Drivers and Strategies for FY 2025 and Beyond
Testimony from Vermont Superintendents Association and Vermont School Boards Association
-
Libby Bonesteel, Superintendent, Montpelier-Roxbury Public School District
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
-
Mark Clough, Chair, Peacham School Board
-
Flor Diaz-Smith, President, Vermont School Board Association, Chair, Washington Central Unified Union School District School Board Chair
-
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
-
Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
-
Neil Odell, Member, Norwich School Board and School Administrative Unit 70 School Board
-
Sonya Spaulding, Member, Barre Unified Union School District Board
-
Libby Bonesteel, Superintendent, Montpelier-Roxbury Public School District
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
Education Funding
The House Education Committee will be watching the YouTube video of House Ways & Means testimony on Education Funding that is scheduled at Wednesday, February 21 at 1:15pm.
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, February 23, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:02 AM
-
PCB Testing Language
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:31 AM
-
Update on FY 23 Grant Programs
Status of Emerging Pathways and Affinity Groups programs
-
John Castle, Executive Director, Vermont Rural Education Collaborative
-
Andrew Prowten, Assistant Director, Educator Quality Division, Agency of Education
-
John Castle, Executive Director, Vermont Rural Education Collaborative
- 11:45 AM
-
H.824 - An act relating to virtual learning
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Future Funding Approaches for Rural Schools
-
Chris Duncombe, Principal, Education Commission of the States
-
Joel Moore, Assistant Director, Education Commission of the States
-
Chris Duncombe, Principal, Education Commission of the States
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- -
-
Lunch & Caucuses
- 1:17 PM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Mark-up and committee discussion
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:25 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:02 AM
-
FY 2025 Budget Proposal
-
Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Sean Cousino, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
-
Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
-
Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
- 10:07 AM
-
H.871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program
Mark-up followed by committee discussion with the Agency of Education
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
-
Bob Donohue, School Facilities Program Manager, Agency of Education
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
- 11:45 AM
-
Study of School Funding in Rural Regions
-
Noah Ampe, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
-
Noah Ampe, Legislative Intern, University of Vermont
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:20 PM
-
Classroom Instruction and Class Size
-
Meagan Roy, Superintendent, Washington Central Unified Union School District
-
Meagan Roy, Superintendent, Washington Central Unified Union School District
- 2:17 PM
-
Class Size Policy
-
Anne Bordonaro, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Josh Souliere, Director, Education Quality Division, Agency of Education
-
Anne Bordonaro, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:04 AM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Testimony from Vermont-National Education Association
-
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
-
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
- 9:17 AM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Mark-up and committee discussion
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:45 AM
-
Break
- 11:08 AM
-
FY 2025 Budget Proposal
Committee discussion of Agency of Education Proposal
- 11:32 AM
-
H.871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program
Committee discussion
-
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:21 PM
-
Cost Drivers and Strategies for FY 2025 and Beyond
Testimony from Vermont-National Education Association
-
Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
-
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
-
Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
- 2:08 PM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Mark-up
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
-
Adult Education and Literacy Advocacy Day
-
John Hammer, Former Student, Central Vermont Adult Education
-
Rowan Hawthorne, Volunteer, Central Vermont Adult Education
-
Brian Kravitz, Development and Outreach Director, Adult Education and Literacy Network
-
Amanda Lawyer, Student, Vermont Adult Learning
-
Finley Lemieux, Student, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
-
Wahidah Mohammad, Student, Vermont Adult Learning
-
John Hammer, Former Student, Central Vermont Adult Education
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, March 1, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:30 AM
-
Joint Assembly
Election of Sergeant at Arms
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:15 PM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Committee discussion
- 1:34 PM
-
FY 2025 Budget
Committee discussion on committee budget memo
- 1:45 PM
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H.874 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education laws
Committee discussion
- 1:52 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
-
H.871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program
Testimony from the School Board Authority of West Virginia
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Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
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Bob Donohue, School Facilities Program Manager, Agency of Education
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Jordan Kirk, Chief Financial Officer, School Building Authority of West Virginia
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Andy Neptune, Executive Director, School Building Authority of West Virginia
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Dana Womack, Director of Architectural Services, School Building Authority of West Virginia
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
- 2:00 PM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Mark-up
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:34 PM
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H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
-
Anne Bordonaro, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
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Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
-
Anne Bordonaro, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
- 3:50 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.873 - An act relating to financing the testing for and remediation of the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in schools
Walk-through and mark-up
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Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
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Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
- 9:48 AM
-
H.871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program
Mark-up and committee discussion
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
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Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
- 10:38 AM
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H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Mark-up
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Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
- 10:54 AM
-
H.874 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education laws
Walk-through and mark-up
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:18 PM
-
H.874 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education laws
Walk-through and mark-up
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:45 PM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Committee vote
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:50 PM
-
H.873 - An act relating to financing the testing for and remediation of the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in schools
Committee discussion
-
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
-
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
- 2:30 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:10 AM
-
H.871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program
Walk-through
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:25 AM
-
Break
- 9:40 AM
-
H.871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program
Committee vote
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
School Budgets
Joint hearing with House Ways and Means. Hearing will be hosted in Room 9 and can be livestreamed on the House Education YouTube.
-
Jay Badams, Superintendent, Norwich/Hanover Interstate School District
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Elaine Collins, Superintendent, North Country Supervisory Union
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Karen Conroy, Superintendent, St. Johnsbury School District
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Lynn Cota, Superintendent, Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
-
Flor Diaz-Smith, Chair, Washington Central Unified Union School District Board
-
Meghan Metzler, Chair, Champlain Valley School District Board
-
Jim Murphy, Chair, Montpelier-Roxbury Public School Board
-
Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent, Slate Valley Unified Union School District
-
Patrick Reen, Superintendent, Mount Abraham Unified School District
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Debbie Singiser, Chair, Barstow Unified Union School District Board
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Ashley Woods, Chair, Harwood Unified Union School District Board
-
Jay Badams, Superintendent, Norwich/Hanover Interstate School District
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:03 PM
-
H.873 - An act relating to financing the testing for and remediation of the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in schools
Walk-through
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:16 PM
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Break
- 1:25 PM
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H.873 - An act relating to financing the testing for and remediation of the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in schools
Committee vote
- 1:29 PM
-
H.523 - An act relating to harassment, hazing, and bullying in schools
-
Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
-
Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
- 2:00 PM
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Class Size Policy
-
Anne Bordonaro, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Danielle Dupuis, Director of Assessment, Agency of Education
-
Josh Souliere, Director, Education Quality Division, Agency of Education
-
Anne Bordonaro, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, March 15, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 11:00 AM
-
H.874 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education laws
Walk-through and vote
-
Meg Larraine Fuerst, Representative, Action Circles
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Meg Larraine Fuerst, Representative, Action Circles
- 11:24 AM
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Lunch
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
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Lunch and Caucuses
- -
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:08 AM
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School Budgets
Committee discussion to expand upon March 14 testimony on the same subject
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
-
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 10:00 AM
-
School Budgets
Continued testimony from a superintendent and school board chair
-
Flor Diaz-Smith, Chair, Washington Central Unified Union School District Board
-
Patrick Reen, Superintendent, Mount Abraham Unified School District
-
Flor Diaz-Smith, Chair, Washington Central Unified Union School District Board
- 11:20 AM
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School Budgets
Committee discussion on school budgets in non-operating districts
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:05 AM
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Education Fund - Big Picture
Walk-through from Joint Fiscal Office
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Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:10 AM
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Education Fund - Big Picture
-
Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
-
Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
- 11:31 AM
-
S.191 - An act relating to New American educational grant opportunities
Introduction and walk-through
-
Sen. Nader Hashim, Sponsor, Windham County
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Nader Hashim, Sponsor, Windham County
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, March 22, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:02 AM
-
H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Walk-through of amendment proposed by House Ways and Means
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:14 AM
-
H.873 - An act relating to financing the testing for and remediation of the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in schools
Walk-through of amendments by Rep. Dolan and House Ways and Means
-
Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor of the Amendment, Waitsfield
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor of the Amendment, Waitsfield
- 10:30 AM
-
Joint Assembly
Judicial retention
- After Joint Assembly
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- -
-
House Floor Convenes
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:01 AM
-
S.187 - An act relating to student application of sunscreen
Walk-through and introduction
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. David Weeks, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:15 AM
-
Break
- 9:45 AM
-
H.871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program
Walk-through of amendments proposed by House Appropriations and Rep. Sims
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Rep. Katherine Sims, Sponsor of the Amendment, Craftsbury
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Katherine Sims, Sponsor of the Amendment, Craftsbury
- 10:00 AM
-
Security Briefing
-
Agatha Kessler, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont State House
-
John Poleway, Chief, Capitol Police Department
-
Kevin Williams, Acting Chief, Capitol Police Department
-
Agatha Kessler, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont State House
- 10:45 AM
-
H.874 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education laws
Walk-through of amendment proposed by Rep. Holcombe
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Rep. Rebecca Holcombe, Sponsor of the Amendment, Norwich
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Rebecca Holcombe, Sponsor of the Amendment, Norwich
- 11:00 AM
-
H.874 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education laws
Walk-through of amendment proposed by Rep. Christie
-
Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Sponsor of the Amendment, Hartford
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Sponsor of the Amendment, Hartford
- 11:30 AM
-
H.874 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education laws
Response from the Vermont School Boards Association to the amendment proposed by Rep. Christie
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Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
-
Henri Sparks, Director of Equity, Burlington School District
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.874 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education laws
Straw-poll vote on amendments proposed by Representative Holcombe and Representative Christie
- 1:05 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Education Spending
Joint hearing with House Ways and Means. This hearing will be hosted in Room 270 in the Pavilion and livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel. https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-ways-and-means
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Marc Bernard Schauber, Executive Director, Coalition for Vermont Student Equity
-
Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
-
Flor Diaz-Smith, President, Vermont School Boards Association
-
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
-
Allen Gilbert, Former Chair, Worcester School Board, Former Executive Director, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union
-
Ryan Heraty, Superintendent, Lamoille South Supervisory Union
-
Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
-
Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
-
Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Marc Bernard Schauber, Executive Director, Coalition for Vermont Student Equity
- 11:45 AM
-
H.874 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education laws
Introduction of amendment proposed by House Appropriations
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Rep. Marc Mihaly, Sponsor of the Amendment, House Committee on Appropriations
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Marc Mihaly, Sponsor of the Amendment, House Committee on Appropriations
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, March 29, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- -
-
Committee Meeting TBD
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- -
-
House Floor Convenes
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:32 AM
-
S.204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Introduction and walk-through
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Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Co-sponsor, Burlington
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Co-sponsor, Burlington
- 9:58 AM
-
S.284 - An act relating to student use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices in schools
Introduction and walk-through
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Terry Williams, Sponsor, Poultney
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
-
S.120 - An act relating to postsecondary schools and sexual misconduct protections
Walk-through
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:28 AM
-
S.167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Walk-through
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:45 AM
-
H.874 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education laws
Walk-through of amendment proposed by Representative Graning
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Rep. Edye Graning, Sponsor of the Amendment, Jericho
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Edye Graning, Sponsor of the Amendment, Jericho
- 10:55 AM
-
Break
- 11:05 AM
-
Education Spending
Committee discussion to follow up on joint hearing with House Ways and Means that took place March 28.
-
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
-
Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
-
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
-
Cara Zimmerman, Director of Policy Services and Legislative Affairs, Vermont School Boards Association
-
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Education Spending
Joint hearing with House Ways and Means. This hearing will be hosted in Room 270 in the Pavilion and livestreamed on the House Education YouTube channel.
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Rep. Angela Arsenault, Chittenden-2
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Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Chittenden-7
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Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Windsor-1
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Rep. Melanie Carpenter, Lamoille-2
-
Rep. Eileen Dickinson, Franklin-2
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Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Washington-2
-
Rep. Edye Graning, Chittenden-3
-
Rep. Lisa Hango, Franklin-5
-
Rep. James Harrison, Rutland-11
-
Rep. Rebecca Holcombe, Windsor-Orange-2
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Rep. Kate Lalley, Chittenden-6
-
Rep. Jed Lipsky, Lamoille-1
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Rep. Patricia McCoy, Rutland-1
-
Rep. Michael Morgan, Grand Isle-Chittenden
-
Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Windham-4
-
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Lamoille-2
-
Rep. Beth Quimby, Calendonia-3
-
Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Rep. Tristan Roberts, Windham-6
-
Rep. Laura Sibilia, Windham-2
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, Chittenden-13
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Rep. Angela Arsenault, Chittenden-2
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, April 5, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:05 AM
-
S.284 - An act relating to student use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices in schools
-
Paula Poundstone, Member, Screen Time Action Network
-
Paula Poundstone, Member, Screen Time Action Network
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:30 AM
-
S.284 - An act relating to student use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices in schools
Committee discussion
-
Laura Derrendinger, Public Health Nurse
-
Laura Derrendinger, Public Health Nurse
- 11:23 AM
-
S.304 - An act relating to Vermont’s career and technical education programs
Walk-through
-
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
- 11:45 AM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:15 PM
-
S.120 - An act relating to postsecondary schools and sexual misconduct protections
Introduction
-
Sen. Nader Hashim, Sponsor, Brattleboro
-
Sen. Nader Hashim, Sponsor, Brattleboro
- 1:30 PM
-
S.204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
-
Gwen Carmolli, Chair, Advisory Council on Literacy
-
Gwen Carmolli, Chair, Advisory Council on Literacy
- 2:32 PM
-
S.204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Committee discussion
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
- 3:15 PM
-
Public Education Design Team
Committee discussion
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
-
Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
- 4:05 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:05 AM
-
S.304 - An act relating to Vermont’s career and technical education programs
Introduction
-
Sen. David Weeks, Reporter, Senate Education Committee
-
Sen. David Weeks, Reporter, Senate Education Committee
- 9:30 AM
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S.304 - An act relating to Vermont’s career and technical education programs
-
Jennifer Deck Samuelson, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
-
Tammy Kolbe, Vice Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
-
Jennifer Deck Samuelson, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
- 9:57 AM
-
Break
- 10:03 AM
-
Public Education Taskforce
-
Jennifer Deck Samuelson, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
-
Tammy Kolbe, Vice Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
-
Jennifer Deck Samuelson, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
- 11:00 AM
-
S.120 - An act relating to postsecondary schools and sexual misconduct protections
-
Selene Colburn, Co-Director of the Vermont Council on Domestic Violence, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Wendy Koenig, Executive Director of Government Relations, University of Vermont
-
Taryn Moran, Deputy Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Middlebury College
-
Riley O'Hagan, Student, University of Vermont
-
Jennifer Papillo, Associate General Counsel, University of Vermont
-
Kathryn Santiago, Deputy General Counsel, Vermont State Colleges
-
Susan Stitely, Strategic Advisor, Association of Vermont Independent Colleges
-
Drake Turner, Director of External and Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges System
-
Selene Colburn, Co-Director of the Vermont Council on Domestic Violence, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
S.191 - An act relating to New American educational grant opportunities
Walk-through of amendment proposed by Representative Dodge
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Rep. Leonora Dodge, Sponsor of amendment, Chittenden County
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Leonora Dodge, Sponsor of amendment, Chittenden County
- 3:00 PM
-
Public Education Design Team
Committee discussion
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:43 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:05 AM
-
Public Education Design Team
Committee discussion
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:05 AM
-
S.191 - An act relating to New American educational grant opportunities
Testimony from the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
-
Tom Little, General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
-
Tom Little, General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
- 11:30 AM
-
Public Education Design Team
Committee discussion
- 11:45 AM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 3:35 PM
-
Public Education Design Team
Committee discussion
- -
-
Adjourn
Friday, April 12, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:05 AM
-
Public Education Design Team
Committee discussion
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:15 AM
-
Public Education Design Team
Committee discussion
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:09 AM
-
Break
- 11:20 AM
-
Public Education Design Team
Committee discussion
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:47 AM
-
Lunch
- 12:30 PM
-
Public Education Design Team
Committee discussion
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:20 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:00 PM
-
S.187 - An act relating to student application of sunscreen
Vote
-
Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Director, Department of Health
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Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Director, Department of Health
- 2:09 PM
-
Break
- 2:30 PM
-
S.191 - An act relating to New American educational grant opportunities
Testimony on the bill and amendment introduced by Representative Dodge
-
Wendy Koenig, Executive Director of Government Relations, University of Vermont
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Patricia Turley, General Counsel, Vermont State College System
-
Drake Turner, Director of External and Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges System
-
Wendy Koenig, Executive Director of Government Relations, University of Vermont
- 2:37 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
Yield Bill
Committee discussion
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 1:58 PM
-
Yield Bill
Committee discussion
- 2:02 AM
-
S.120 - An act relating to postsecondary schools and sexual misconduct protections
Vote
- 2:15 PM
-
S.191 - An act relating to New American educational grant opportunities
Walk-through and committee discussion
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Adjourn
Friday, April 19, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:24 AM
-
Yield Bill
Committee discussion of House Appropriations amendment
-
Rep. Robin Scheu, Sponsor of amendment, House Committee on Appropriations
-
Rep. Robin Scheu, Sponsor of amendment, House Committee on Appropriations
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:30 AM
-
S.167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Testimony on new language
-
Rosie Krueger, State Director of Child Nutrition, Agency of Education
-
Rosie Krueger, State Director of Child Nutrition, Agency of Education
- 10:53 AM
-
Break
- 11:15 AM
-
S.204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
-
H. Bud Meyers, Director, Lighthouse Evaluation
-
H. Bud Meyers, Director, Lighthouse Evaluation
- 12:00 PM
-
S.191 - An act relating to New American educational grant opportunities
Vote
- 12:02 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Lunch and Caucuses
- -
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House Floor Convenes
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:01 AM
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S.167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Testimony on Section 1 and Section 3
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Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
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Jill Briggs Campbell, Director of Operations, Agency of Education
- 9:55 AM
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S.304 - An act relating to Vermont’s career and technical education programs
Committee discussion
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Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association
- 10:39 AM
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State Board of Education
Committee discussion on the history of the State Board of Education
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Krista Huling, Former Chair, State Board of Education
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Krista Huling, Former Chair, State Board of Education
- 11:30 AM
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S.304 - An act relating to Vermont’s career and technical education programs
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Scott Farr, President, Vermont Association of Career and Technical Directors
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Scott Farr, President, Vermont Association of Career and Technical Directors
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:35 AM
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S.204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Committee discussion
- 10:00 AM
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S.167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Testimony on Section 7
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Retta Dunlap, Home School Advocate, Vermont Home Education Network
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Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
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Retta Dunlap, Home School Advocate, Vermont Home Education Network
- 10:35 AM
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Break
- 10:48 AM
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S.304 - An act relating to Vermont’s career and technical education programs
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Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
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Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
- 11:15 AM
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S.204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
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Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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Meagan Roy, Former Chair of the Act 173 Advisory Group, Superintendent, Washington Central Unified Union School District
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Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
- 11:45 AM
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S.204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
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Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
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Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:10 PM
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S.204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Committee discussion
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Aliyah Ivy Leake, Legislative Page, Vermont General Assembly
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Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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Abby Roy, School Psychologist, Essex
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Aliyah Ivy Leake, Legislative Page, Vermont General Assembly
- 3:40 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Education Finance
Joint hearing with House Ways and Means. This hearing will be livestreamed on the House Ways and Means YouTube.
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 11:23 AM
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S.167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Testimony on section 4 and section 5
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Ted Fisher, Director of Policy Strategy and Outreach, Agency of Education
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Ted Fisher, Director of Policy Strategy and Outreach, Agency of Education
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:03 PM
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S.167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Testimony on section 4
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Rachel Feldman, Member, Vermont Jewish Alliance
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Maya Sobel, Student, University of Vermont, Member, Vermont Holocaust Memorial
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Debora Steinerman, President and Cofounder, Vermont Holocaust Memorial
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Rachel Feldman, Member, Vermont Jewish Alliance
- 1:46 PM
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S.204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Walk-through and mark-up
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor Convenes
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:05 AM
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S.304 - An act relating to Vermont’s career and technical education programs
Testimony and introductions
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Zoie Saunders, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
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Zoie Saunders, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
- 9:48 AM
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Break
- 10:25 AM
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S.204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Walk-through and mark-up
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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S.167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Testimony on section 1
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Morgan Daybell, President, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
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Bruce MacIntire, President, Vermont School Custodian and Maintenance Association
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Chelsea Myers, Associate Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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Morgan Daybell, President, Vermont Association of School Business Officials
- 11:15 AM
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S.204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Committee discussion and mark-up
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:25 PM
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S.204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Committee discussion and mark-up
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:20 PM
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Break
- 4:03 PM
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S.204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Committee discussion and mark-up
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:12 AM
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S.304 - An act relating to Vermont’s career and technical education programs
Committee discussion
- 10:15 AM
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S.167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Committee discussion
- 10:30 AM
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S.204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Mark-up and committee discussion
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:10 AM
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Break
- 11:20 AM
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S.204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Mark-up
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:27 AM
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S.167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Committee discussion
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:54 AM
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Lunch
- 12:55 PM
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S.204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction
Possible vote
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, May 3, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:02 AM
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S.167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Committee discussion and mark-up
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Lindsey Hedges, Policy Communications Specialist, Agency of Education
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lindsey Hedges, Policy Communications Specialist, Agency of Education
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
Committee will join the Floor after meeting
- 9:50 AM
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S.167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Vote
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor Convenes
Committee will join the Floor after meeting
- 1:15 PM
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S.220 - An act relating to Vermont’s public libraries
Drive-by
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Monday, May 6, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:02 AM
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Committee Updates
Committee discussion
- 9:11 AM
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Break
- 9:25 AM
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H.871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program
Walk-through of Senate changes
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:19 AM
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H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Walk-through of Senate changes
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:45 PM
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House Floor Convenes
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:07 AM
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Bill Updates
- 9:10 AM
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S.167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law
Walk-through of Representative Stone amendment
- 9:30 AM
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Pre-K and Child Care
Policy Research Shop presentation of report
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Thomas Lane, Student, Dartmouth College
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Kristin Smith, Director, Policy Research Shop, Dartmouth College
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Thomas Lane, Student, Dartmouth College
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Lunch
- 1:52 PM
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H.871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program
Discussion on Senate proposal of amendment
- 2:00 PM
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House Floor Convenes
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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State Board of Education
Testimony on the history of the State Board of Education
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Callahan Beck, Teacher, Saint Johnsbury Academy, Former Member, State Board of Education
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Callahan Beck, Teacher, Saint Johnsbury Academy, Former Member, State Board of Education
- 9:30 AM
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H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration
Discussion on Senate proposal of amendment
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Lunch
- -
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House Floor Convenes
Friday, May 10, 2024
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Lunch
- -
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House Floor Convenes