Vermont H0687 proposes an exception to the moratorium on new approved independent schools for therapeutic schools undergoing a change in ownership.

Vermont H0687 modifies the moratorium on approval of new approved independent schools by allowing initial applications for therapeutic approved independent schools to proceed if they result from a change in ownership. This exception applies until further direction from the General Assembly. The bill specifies that changes in tax status or conversion to a nonprofit organization do not affect the approval status of the school. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

Vermont H0687 proposes an exception to the moratorium on new approved independent schools for therapeutic schools undergoing a change in ownership.

Vermont H0687 modifies the moratorium on approval of new approved independent schools by allowing initial applications for therapeutic approved independent schools to proceed if they result from a change in ownership. This exception applies until further direction from the General Assembly. The bill specifies that changes in tax status or conversion to a nonprofit organization do not affect the approval status of the school. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.