The bill H.101, introduced by Representative Graning, aims to enhance the responsibilities of the Secretary of Education in Vermont. It mandates the Secretary to provide statewide technical assistance to school districts and supervisory unions regarding the implementation of all statewide requirements, which includes areas such as professional development, curriculum development, education quality standards, and statewide testing. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to conduct a comprehensive program evaluation and organizational analysis of the Agency of Education, focusing on aspects like the agency's culture, pay scale, and training requirements for school districts.

The bill also specifies that the Secretary must report the findings of this evaluation and analysis to the Senate and House Committees on Education by January 15, 2026, including recommendations for changes to the Agency and any necessary legislative adjustments. Notably, the bill includes a change in legal language, replacing "his or her" with "the Secretary's" for clarity. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 16-212