The bill amends 16 V.S.A. § 829 to allow the NEK Choice School District in Vermont to provide prekindergarten education to eligible students by paying tuition to prekindergarten programs operated by public schools in New Hampshire, specifically those located within 25 miles of the Vermont border. The Essex North Supervisory Union will oversee the enrollment procedures and manage the tuition payments in accordance with state regulations. Additionally, the superintendent has the authority to apply for waivers from the Agency of Education and the Agency of Human Services for any impractical rule provisions, provided that a substantially equivalent alternative is available.

The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026. This legislation aims to expand educational opportunities for prekindergarten students in the NEK Choice School District by allowing them access to nearby New Hampshire programs, thereby enhancing the educational landscape for young learners in the region.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 16-829
As Passed By the Senate -- Official: 16-829
As Passed By the Senate -- Unofficial: 16-829
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Official: 16-829
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Unofficial: 16-829
As Enacted: 16-829