Vermont Legislature Adjourns 2025 Session, Approves Groundbreaking Education Reform
MONTPELIER — The Vermont Legislature concluded its 2025 session on Monday night after passing a landmark education reform bill, H.454, aimed at transforming the state’s K-12 governance and funding. The Senate adjourned at 7:37 p.m., followed by the House at 8:35 p.m., concluding a session extended beyond its initial deadline of late May.
After a stop-and-start negotiation process, which included ongoing discussions over several weeks, lawmakers finally reached a compromise on June 13. The new education package is now primed for Governor Phil Scott’s signature, despite his previous vetoes on related legislation concerning homelessness and judicial union rights.
Additionally, both chambers agreed to a measure that permits legislative leadership to reconvene before the next session, set for January 6, 2026, should federal funding cuts by the Trump administration necessitate swift action. Governor Scott retains the power to call a special session as well.
In conjunction with the education bill, legislators also passed a measure to enhance campaign finance transparency and added a disclaimer requirement for AI-generated political candidate images. A separate bill aimed at banning cellphone usage for students during school hours was also approved.
As the Legislature wrapped up, lawmakers reflected on the complexities of their negotiations and the future implications of the approved measures. The session’s conclusion marks a significant moment in Vermont’s legislative history, particularly in terms of education reform, as stakeholders look forward to implementing these changes in the coming years.
This developing story will be updated with further details as they become available.
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