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Short-form H.495 asks state to use regional structures when studying consolidated school district boundaries; town official urges focus on community schools and
Summary
H.495, a short-form bill introduced to prompt study of consolidated school district boundaries using existing regional structures, drew testimony from Jay Hooper urging the legislature to prioritize community schools and career technical education while recognizing mapping choices are political and long-term.
The House Education Committee reviewed H.495 on Jan. 21, a short-form bill that would require consideration of existing regional configurations (counties, superintendent regions, Vermont School Boards Association regions, designated agency regions, CTE service regions, planning commission regions, and transportation maintenance districts) when studying consolidated school district boundaries.
St. James of the Office of Legislative Council summarized the bill's statement of purpose: the stated goals include encouraging…
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