An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration

This bill establishes a legal framework for Vermont school districts to form regional boards of cooperative education services, allowing them to share programs and services across geographic areas. The legislation creates new definitions for "educator" and "supervisory union" while authorizing these collaborative boards to manage functions like professional development, grant applications, and specialized support for students with unique needs. By pooling resources, the bill aims to reduce duplicate costs, improve access to quality education services, and help smaller districts compete more effectively for services and funding. The law also supports the development of community schools as resource hubs that connect families with broader educational and social supports.