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The Vermont State Board of Education supervises and manages the Department of Education and the public school system. The board makes regulations governing attendance and records of attendance of all pupils; standards for student performance, adult basic education programs, approval of independent schools, disbursement of funds, and equal access to education for all Vermont students. [1]
VSAC serves students and their families in grades 7-12, as well as adults returning to school, by providing education and career planning services, need-based grants, scholarships and education loans. VSAC has awarded more than $680 million in grants and scholarships for Vermont students, and also administers Vermont’s 529 college savings plan.
The secretary of education position was created in 2012 during the term of Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin. Holders of this office are: Armando Vilaseca (2012–2013) Rebecca Holcombe (2014–2018) Daniel M. French (2018–2023) Zoie Saunders (2024–present) [2]
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Whether Zoie Saunders will hold onto the position is unknown as she will need to be confirmed by the senate, which has a meager Democratic majority.
Teacher-pupil ratio is 11.12:1. The number of pupils has dropped annually from 2003-2009. [8] Private schools are less common than public schools. Some private high schools can be perceived as "semi-private.".
Gov. Phil Scott named Zoie Saunders to lead the Education Agency as interim secretary despite the Senate failing to confirm her appointment.
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