An act relating to creating a statewide school district

This bill directs Vermont's Secretary of Education to create a plan for consolidating the state's 54 local school districts into one statewide district, similar to the system used in Hawaii. The proposal would affect all students, school administrators, and taxpayers by centralizing education governance and potentially changing how school budgets and teacher contracts are managed. The Secretary must submit a detailed report with a timeline by January 15, 2024, outlining how the transition would occur by fiscal year 2027, while considering federal legal requirements. The legislation cites Vermont's unusually small average district size and declining student population as reasons for exploring this structural change to improve efficiency and equity.