The right to public education is integral to Vermont’s constitutional form of government
and its guarantees of political and civil rights. Further, the right to education
is fundamental for the success of Vermont’s children in a rapidly-changing society
and global marketplace as well as for the State’s own economic and social prosperity.
To keep Vermont’s democracy competitive and thriving, Vermont students must be afforded
substantially equal access to a quality basic education. However, one of the strengths
of Vermont’s education system lies in its rich diversity and the ability for each
local school district to adapt its educational program to local needs and desires.
Therefore, it is the policy of the State that all Vermont children will be afforded
educational opportunities that are substantially equal although educational programs
may vary from district to district. (Added 1997, No. 60, § 2, eff. June 26, 1997.)
Sara Vitale v. Bellows Falls Union High Sch., 2023 VT 15, 293 A.3d 309. · cites it 2ד16 V.S.A. § 1. Accordingly, despite the complaint’s failure to identify a governmental purpose, there is sufficient information to satisfy the second part of the Baker test.”
corriveau v. windham, No. 23-cv-3359 (Vt. Super. Ct. Apr. 25, 2024). · cites it 2ד“At the time of 6 16 V.S.A. § 1 states in pertinent part To keep Vermont’s democracy competitive and thriving, Vermont students must be afforded substantially equal access to a quality basic education.”
Michele Morin v. City of Burlington, 2026 VT 17. “” 16 V.S.A. § 1; see also id. § 562(8), (10) (granting local electorates authority over approving proposed budgets and electing school board officers); id.”
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