Vermont requires school districts to include military options in student career and postsecondary planning

Original title: An act relating to raising awareness of military-related postsecondary opportunities

Last action · January 24, 2025: Read first time and referred to the Committee on EducationSponsors: Lisa Hango and 22 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Vermont lawmakers introduced a bill requiring school districts to include military-related career and postsecondary planning resources in student s beginning in grade 7, effective July 1, 2025.

Why it matters

Students in grades 7 through 12 will receive specific information about military admissions processes and requirements alongside existing civilian career and higher-education planning resources.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Vermont school districts

School districts must update their career development and postsecondary planning resources to include military-related options for students in grades 7 through 12.

Directly affected

Secondary students in grades 7 through 12

Students will receive military-related admissions and career information as part of their ongoing personalized learning planning process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grade level does this requirement start for students?

The requirement applies to students beginning no later than grade 7.

Does this bill create any new legal rights or lawsuits for students?

No, the bill explicitly states that an individual entitlement or shall not arise from the creation of a .

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Jan 24, 2025HouseIntroduced
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Education

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