Vermont H0869 establishes procedures for filling vacancies on union school district boards apportioned to towns.

Vermont H0869 amends the state's education laws to specify how vacancies on union school district boards should be filled. If a seat on the board is apportioned to a town, the high school district board must appoint an eligible person chosen by the town's selectboard to fill the vacancy until a successor is elected by voters. This process applies to both proportional and modified at-large representation models. The act also details notification and appointment timelines, ensuring the vacancy is filled within 30 days of notice. This law takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Vermont H0869 establishes procedures for filling vacancies on union school district boards apportioned to towns.

Vermont H0869 amends the state's education laws to specify how vacancies on union school district boards should be filled. If a seat on the board is apportioned to a town, the high school district board must appoint an eligible person chosen by the town's selectboard to fill the vacancy until a successor is elected by voters. This process applies to both proportional and modified at-large representation models. The act also details notification and appointment timelines, ensuring the vacancy is filled within 30 days of notice. This law takes effect on July 1, 2026.