Vermont

Schools, districts, and education policy in Vermont.

A grand white stone building with a golden dome and columns stands behind a vibrant bed of red, orange, yellow, and purple tulips and daffodils. The building is set against a backdrop of green hills and a cloudy sky.

Vermont's Act 170 creates seven regional education service areas and merger committees with tight deadlines

The law, signed June 18, replaces state-directed redistricting with a district-led merger process. CESAs are forming now, with merger committees required to start meeting by October 15.

26d ago

A grand white building with a golden dome and columns stands behind a foreground of yellow and white daffodils. A red-leafed tree is visible to the right of the building under a cloudy sky.

VermontPolicy & Funding

Barre schools open without approved budget; third vote set as city-town tax split persists

Barre Unified Union School District began the 2026-27 school year without a voter-approved budget after two rejections, operating under Vermont's 87% borrowing authority while a third vote approaches.

34d ago