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Agency of Education lays out $2.73 billion FY2027 request, seeks five permanent positions and literacy reallocation
Summary
The Agency of Education told the House Appropriations Committee it is seeking $2.73 billion in FY2027 appropriations, conversion of five limited-service roles to permanent positions, and reappropriation of carryover funds to support literacy work under Act 139.
The Agency of Education presented its fiscal year 2027 budget to the House Appropriations Committee on Feb. 4, outlining a $2.73 billion package and policy priorities that include career and technical education modernization, reducing chronic absenteeism and accelerating literacy supports.
"So today we're here to share that fiscal year 20 27 budget recommendations," said Zoe Saunders, the secretary of education, at the start of the agency presentation. Deputy Chief Financial Officer Sean Kusnow told the committee the total request is $2,730,000,000 across all appropriations, an estimated $102.8 million increase over last year driven mostly by the statewide education spending grant.
The agency described an internal reorganization completed last year that created new divisions — including grants management and a safe and healthy schools team — intended to align staff to pressing field needs. Saunders said the changes are intended "so that all Vermonters have…
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