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Vermont school boards warn Act 73’s district-size approach risks major disruption
Summary
The Vermont School Boards Association told the House Education committee it supports Act 73’s goals but warned that mandatory district sizes of 4,000–8,000 students and a rapid timeline could upend districts, educators and students; VSBA urged voluntary, incentive-based mergers and robust data, phasing and community input.
Sue Cyglowski, executive director of the Vermont School Boards Association, told the House Education committee on Jan. 8 that while VSBA "appreciates the goals of Act 73" — improving student outcomes and more efficient use of public finances — the association has "grave concerns" about the law’s process and timetable.
Cyglowski singled out Act 73’s emphasis on district sizes of "4,000 to 8,000 students" as a chief worry and said the redistricting task force found "no evidence that large scale mandated district mergers and consolidations would lower costs, improve educational outcomes, or expand equity." She said VSBA supports "strategic voluntary…
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