Bill H.89 proposes to establish a school choice program in Vermont, allowing parents and their children in grades prekindergarten through 12 to select any public or independent school, regardless of their district of residence. The program will be funded through a School Choice Grant issued by the Agency of Education, which will be drawn from the Education Fund payment due to the student's home school district. The bill outlines the process for parental selection of schools, mandates that public schools accept all students unless capacity is an issue, and ensures that independent schools cannot discriminate based on various personal characteristics.

Additionally, the bill requires the Joint Fiscal Office to prepare a report by January 15, 2026, with recommendations for integrating the school choice program into Vermont's existing education funding structure. The act will take effect upon passage, with the school choice provisions specifically starting on August 1, 2026.