S.0220

An act relating to the excess spending threshold

Chamber Passed·3/24/26

Vermont S0220 limits per pupil education spending growth in fiscal years 2028 and 2029 to a percentage of prior year spending.

Vermont S0220 sets a cap on the allowable growth in per pupil education spending for school districts in fiscal years 2028 and 2029. The cap is calculated based on the district's prior year spending and the difference between that spending and the highest spending district. The minimum allowable growth percentage is three percent. This act aims to manage and control education spending across school districts.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · Mar 24
Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 8

9:00 AM

House Committee on Ways and Means Hearing

Mar 26

11:00 AM

House Committee on Ways and Means Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Mar 24

Senate

New Business/Third Reading

Mar 24

Senate

Read 3rd time & passed