Lawmakers in Vermont are facing disagreements in both the House and Senate regarding Governor Phil Scott’s plan to revamp public education. The House is working on legislation that would establish new guidelines for school district sizes, while the Senate has its own proposal for redistricting the state into nine large governance structures. The House’s approach has won the support of major education advocacy organizations, but has frustrated the governor and Senate education committee chair. The Senate’s plan aims to address the issue of choice in Vermont’s educational landscape by lightly consolidating areas with choice districts. However, the Vermont-NEA has expressed concerns about preserving vouchers in the Senate’s proposal. Governor Scott is pushing for new district boundaries to be established this year, but with disagreements persisting, the possibility of a grand bargain over education reform this year remains uncertain. The Vermont Republican Party is already looking ahead to the 2026 elections, criticizing House Democrats for their handling of education reform. Ultimately, the fate of education reform in Vermont hangs in the balance as lawmakers continue to grapple with differing viewpoints and timelines for implementation.
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