An act relating to the Education Equity Team Pilot Project and Report

This bill creates a pilot program to support antiracism and diversity work in Vermont schools by funding up to five Equity Teams in supervisory unions or school districts. The program would provide each team with a $10,000 stipend to review equity-related policies and curriculum, with team members including administrators, teachers, and students. An Equity Team Commission would oversee the pilot, select participating districts, and submit a report by September 2025 on the program's outcomes and potential for expansion. The initiative is funded through a $50,000 appropriation from the state General Fund and is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2024.