The South Burlington School District has prepared a briefing to help the School Board and community understand Act 170, formerly H.955, and its potential implications for the District. The document explains the new Cooperative Educational Service Area structure, the statewide school district merger-study process, and the immediate responsibilities assigned to the Board.
Act 170 does not merge South Burlington with another district or require the closure of any school. It does require the District to participate in regional shared-service planning and a good-faith study of possible school district consolidation. The briefing outlines the law’s key timelines, questions the Board should consider, and principles intended to protect student opportunity, local accountability, and meaningful public participation.