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Bill would let enrolled students enroll full time in AOE-approved virtual program, require district to pay tuition
Summary
Rep. Michael Bouton introduced H.616 to let students enrolled in public schools enroll full time in an Agency of Education (AOE)–approved virtual learning provider (Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative) while remaining enrolled in their district; the bill would require the district to pay the provider’s full tuition and keeps oversight with AOE.
Representative Michael Bouton (Barre City) introduced House bill H.616 on Jan. 30, saying it would let students who are enrolled in a public school enroll full time in an AOE-approved virtual learning provider while remaining enrolled in their home district.
Bouton told the committee the bill aims to give parents “freedom” to choose full-time virtual learning while keeping children "in the system" so their progress can be tracked and the district retains related funding. "The bill gives freedom to parents while assuring quality education," he said. He framed the measure as a way to keep homeschooled or at-risk students connected to public oversight and funding if families choose a fully virtual pathway.
Legislative counsel and staff walked members through the draft language, which would amend…
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