Bill H.87 aims to enhance the educational framework in Vermont by integrating military-related options into the career development and postsecondary planning resources available to students. This initiative is part of the Flexible Pathways Initiative, which encourages school districts to provide high-quality educational experiences tailored to individual student goals and learning styles. The bill amends current law to require that students, starting no later than seventh grade, receive resources that include information about military-related postsecondary opportunities, ensuring they can fully utilize the flexible pathways to graduation.

Key amendments in the bill include the addition of "retention" to the goals of increasing secondary school completion and postsecondary continuation, as well as the requirement for personalized learning plans to identify career and postsecondary options, specifically incorporating military-related opportunities. The bill also updates the language to reflect a more modern context, such as changing "Century" to "century." The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, further emphasizing the state's commitment to preparing students for diverse postsecondary pathways.

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As Introduced: 16-941