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Why Scott’s Radical ‘Reform’ Plan is Wrong and Risky for Vermont: How You Can Help Stop It

Voters sent a simple message to Montpelier this year: scrap the way we fund our public schools. Sadly, Gov. Phil Scott has proposed a risky and reckless scheme that expands vouchers, consolidates power at the state level, and offers no real middle-class tax relief. We don’t yet have all the details – but we know enough now to say “no.” Won’t you join us in pushing back against this full assault on our local public schools?
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Governor’s Scheme In His Own Words

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Why We Oppose Scott’s Risky Scheme

Getting Rid of the Education Property Tax: Policy Brief and Polling Memo

In the News

https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/senate-leader-says-school-choice-expansion-is-off-the-table-42859752

https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2025-01-30/gov-phil-scotts-proposed-education-formula-would-cut-funding-by-over-180m

https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2025-01-29/secretary-of-education-zoie-saunders-discusses-the-plan-for-sweeping-changes-to-vermont-schools

https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2025-01-22/state-officials-unveil-gov-scotts-education-reform-ideas

https://www.mynbc5.com/article/scott-administration-unveils-education-funding-overhaul/63515855

https://vtdigger.org/2025/01/22/administration-officials-unveil-education-plan-with-just-5-school-districts-statewide/

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