Charter School Choice
Does the state have charter schools?
Are for-profit charter schools or management companies allowed?
Is there a cap on the number of charter schools?
Are charters required to provide transportation for any students?
Can charter schools employ uncertified teachers?
Virtual School Choice
Do state statutes allow for full-time virtual schools?
Are virtual schools required to track attendance?
Do virtual schools have to comply with state teacher certification requirements?
Private School Choice
Does the state have voucher programs?
Vermont statutes allow for the Town Tuitioning Program: a voucher program that provides educational options for students whose towns do not have public schools. The "receiving" school can be a public or private school in or outside Vermont.
Does the state have educational expense tuition tax credits or deductions?
Can students use vouchers to attend religious schools?
Students may not use vouchers to attend religious schools, as the use of state funds for religious worship is prohibited by the State Constitution.
Is there a cap on the number of students or private schools participating in voucher programs?
We did not find information about caps on the number of students or private schools participating in voucher programs in Vermont statutes. A Vermont policy expert stated that Vermont does not have caps on the number of students or schools participating in voucher programs. However, a student is only eligible for the Town Tuitioning Program if their town does not have a public school.
Are voucher students in private schools required to take any standardized tests?
We did not find information about standardized testing requirements for voucher programs. A Vermont policy expert stated that students receiving public financing support must take standardized tests.
Can private schools be removed from voucher programs based on performance?
We did not find information about whether a school can be removed from the voucher program because of performance. A Vermont policy expert stated that while schools cannot be removed because of academic performance, they can be removed for failing to comply with requirements for facilities, teacher standards, school safety, etc.
Are private schools in voucher programs required to provide transportation?
Schools in Vermont are not required to provide transportation. A Vermont policy expert stated that both public and independent schools often do so voluntarily.
Interdistrict School Choice
Does the state have interdistrict choice programs?
Are receiving schools or districts required to provide transportation to any students?
Schools in Vermont are not required to provide transportation. A Vermont policy expert stated that both public and independent schools often do so voluntarily.