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Committee debates AOE's request to be full member of H.313 working group, members cite separation-of-powers and practicality

Vermont House Committee on Commerce & Economic Development · April 23, 2026
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Summary

Members debated whether the Agency of Education should be a voting member of the legislative working group charged by H.313 or remain a consultant; proponents noted AOE expertise, opponents raised separation-of-powers concerns and suggested consultant status, subgroups or named stakeholders instead; no membership decision was made.

The Committee considered an Agency of Education (AOE) request to expand the proposed legislative working group for H.313 to include AOE representatives as members (not only consultants). The request would also add Department of Labor representation, one CTE director and one superintendent as named participants.

Committee members expressed two central concerns. Some argued that including AOE as a full member would bring needed,…

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