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VPR News

Dover, Wilmington Release Report On School Funding

By Susan Keese | January 23, 2012

Vermont’s education funding system got high marks in a new legislative report for reaching its goal of providing equal educational opportunity for all Vermont students. But a new report, commissioned by two southern Vermont resort towns, claims the funding model leads to fewer opportunities for students in smaller schools.

VPR News

Education Laws Examined By Two Studies

By Susan Keese | July 14, 2011

Vermont’s education funding laws will be getting scrutiny from two sources over the next few months. The state has hired a consultant to study the impact of Acts 60 and 68, and whether they’ve succeeded in equalizing learning opportunities across the state.

VPR News

Administration Looks To Raise Income Sensitivity Levels

By Bob Kinzel | April 9, 2010

The Douglas Administration is pushing for some changes to the state’s education finance law. But critics argue the approach is unfair and represents poor public policy.

Vermont Edition

Vermont’s Income Sensitivity Program

By Bob Kinzel | April 9, 2010

A majority of Vermonters pay their education taxes based on their income and not on the value of their property. We take a close look at this policy, called Income Sensitivity.