An act relating to home study programs

This bill modifies Vermont's home study program regulations by removing the requirement for home study programs to submit annual reports to the Agency of Education and eliminating the Agency's ability to request a hearing when questioning whether a program meets minimum course requirements. The legislation primarily affects families using home study programs and the educational agencies that oversee them by simplifying administrative processes. Key provisions include maintaining requirements for enrollment notices, progress assessments through various methods like standardized tests or portfolios, and detailed course outlines for enrolled students. The bill also preserves the ability for parents to provide assessments and requires programs to notify the Secretary when students withdraw from the program.