The bill H.640 proposes to amend current education law in Vermont by requiring all school district boards to include voting student members from grades nine through twelve and nonvoting student members from grades seven and eight. Specifically, it mandates that each school board organized to provide secondary education must have four voting student members, one from each of the high school grades, and two nonvoting members from the middle school grades. The bill also stipulates that these student members must be enrolled in and attending a school operated by the district during their term, and outlines the appointment process for these members, which will be managed by the superintendent following a process adopted by the school board.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes that these provisions will take precedence over any conflicting educational charters or district agreements. It is intended to enhance student representation in school governance and is set to take effect on July 1, 2026. The bill reflects the General Assembly's intent to include student voices in decision-making processes within school districts, thereby fostering a more inclusive educational environment.