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Committee reviews draft 7.2 for prekindergarten funding, asks for drafting and cost clarifications
Summary
House Human Services reviewed draft 7.2 of prekindergarten funding language and signaled informal support in a straw poll; staff outlined a JFO contractor study to integrate pre‑K into Vermont’s finance system, reporting dates, and collaborative regional planning with AOE, AHS and Building Bright Futures.
The House Human Services chair opened Friday’s meeting to review draft 7.2 of proposed prekindergarten funding and implementation language and asked members for a straw poll before the language is forwarded to the education bill. Legislative staff highlighted changes and cross‑references to S.214, which now includes a waiver process allowing students who live on the border to attend public pre‑K across state lines when a substantially equivalent program exists.
Why it matters: The language would change how publicly funded pre‑K is delivered and financed in parts of the state, add a JFO‑commissioned study of education finance treatment for pre‑K, and direct cross‑agency operational steps intended to expand capacity where provider supply is insufficient.
Legislative staff described several key provisions. Under a new subdivision, if the supply of prequalified private or public providers is insufficient in a part of the state, relevant school districts must work with…
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