An act relating to the consideration of consolidated school district boundaries using existing regional structures

H 495 requires Vermont school districts to consider existing regional structures - such as counties, superintendent regions, school board associations, career education regions, and transportation districts - when drawing new consolidated district boundaries. This affects all Vermont school districts undergoing consolidation, aiming to encourage community schools, climate resiliency, workforce development, and alignment with the State Emergency Management Plan. The bill also clarifies which decisions remain local (district/community level) and which require state-level coordination, including collaboration with Vermont State University. It does not fund new programs but changes how boundary decisions are made during consolidation efforts.