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Act 73 (H.454) - Vermont's Education Reform Act

On July 1, 2025, Governor Phil Scott signed Act 73 (H.454), a piece of legislation that will substantially change Vermont's education funding system and governance structure.

Throughout the legislative process that led to the passage of Act 73 (H.454), CVSD's leadership, school board, and education association—and some of the elected delegates who represent CVSD—expressed concerns over the following:

  • The proposed timeline is unrealistic, increasing risk for costly implementation errors.
  • The funding model lacks detail and transparency.
  • The redistricting process sidelines local voices.
  • There is little clarity on how special education funding will be affected.
     

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Given the impacts that Act 73 will have on CVSD and education throughout Vermont, CVSD will continue advocating for our community and students.

This page will be populated with news, resources, and more information regarding these efforts and the impacts of Act 73.

Legislator Contacts

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School District Redistricting Task Force

The school district redistricting task force meets twice per month from August through November at the Waterbury State Office Complex.

Meetings are held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Throughout the legislative process Act 73 was referred to as H.454

Act 73 Impacts on CVSD

While Act 73 includes numerous off-ramps that may keep the most concerning elements from being implemented, the following will occur if the legislation's planned timeline comes to pass:

 

  • A statewide foundation formula will be implemented for FY29.

  • Redistricting will happen across Vermont and be in effect for July 1, 2028.

  • Vermont schools will have standardized class size minimums.

  • Restrictions will be put into place on public dollars leaving the state or country, including to private schools.

 

The proposed foundation formula, to be implemented statewide for FY29, could result in a loss of at least $10 million in funding for CVSD. 

To put that in perspective: over the past 12 months, CVSD has already reduced $9 million—resulting in the elimination of 82 positions. A combined impact exceeding $20 million is unworkable.