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Senate orders third reading of S 304 to change CTE governance and expand student exposure
Summary
Senate ordered third reading of S 304, a bill to expand career and technical education exposure for grades 6–10, transfer rulemaking authority from the State Board of Education to the Agency of Education, and require milestone reports and program alignment; senators pressed for clarity on 'fully participate' language and transparency in rulemaking.
The Senate ordered a third reading of S 304, legislation that would alter governance and expand access for Vermont's career and technical education (CTE) programs.
On the floor, the senator reporting the bill (Senator from Rutland) described the bill's core goals: earlier exposure for middle‑school students, greater opportunities for 9th and 10th graders to participate in pre‑technical programs, transfer of rulemaking authority from the State Board of Education to the Agency of Education, periodic…
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