An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education law

Summary

The bill lifts the blanket ban on approving new independent schools when a therapeutic school changes owners, lets Vermont join an interstate education compact, changes the name of cooperative education service boards, adjusts how class‑size violations affect state oversight, and orders background checks for any new employee or contractor who may have unsupervised student contact. It affects independent schools, the State Board of Education, cooperative service areas, and all school staff who work directly with students. The changes aim to provide flexibility for school ownership transitions, improve interstate cooperation, clarify compliance rules, and increase student safety.

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