An act relating to raising awareness of military-related postsecondary opportunities
This bill requires Vermont school districts to include military-related postsecondary opportunities in career development and personalized learning plans for students in grades 7 through 12. It also mandates that the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation provide information about military-related postsecondary options and financial aid in all planning resources it produces. The changes aim to ensure students are aware of military education pathways as part of their broader career and postsecondary planning. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 11, 2024
Last action Jan 11, 2024
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on Education
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5 primary · 33 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Laura Sibilia
IIndependent
P
Lisa Hango
RRepublican
P
Mary-Katherine Stone
DDemocratic
P
Matt Birong
DDemocratic
P
Sarita Austin
DDemocratic
Co
AP
Art Peterson
RRepublican
Co
Ashley Bartley
RRepublican
Co
Barbara Rachelson
DDemocratic
Co
BS
Brian Smith
RRepublican
Co
Carol Ode
DDemocratic
Co
Carolyn Branagan
RRepublican
Co
Casey Toof
RRepublican
Co
Chris Taylor
RRepublican
Co
DL
Dennis LaBounty
DDemocratic
Co
Eric Maguire
RRepublican
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