Draft bill would create a statewide CTE Education Service Agency, shifting governance and funding; lawmakers press for financial and operational details A legislative draft would create a single CTE Education Service Agency (CTE ESSA) to oversee Vermont career and technical education, remove regional advisory boards, shift many operational duties from local districts, and require the governor’s budget to include the ESSA’s projected funding; lawmakers asked for JFO modeling, transportation and contracting details.

A bold new proposal aims to revolutionize Vermont’s career and technical education system by creating a centralized agency to streamline operations and funding, but lawmakers are demanding clarity on its financial impacts.

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House Education briefing outlines Act 73’s sweeping K–12 changes Legislative council staff briefed the House Education Committee on Act 73, covering intent language for 2026 redistricting, CTE and pre-K funding changes, State Board appointment shifts, special-education staffing and a $2.865 million AOE appropriation.

Act 73 is set to revolutionize Vermont's K-12 education landscape with major governance changes, funding updates, and a new focus on district boundaries—are you ready for the impact?

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