Vermont H802: An act relating to adjusting the census grant for inflation

What the bill says

An act relating to adjusting the census grant for inflation It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.

From the introduced text, January 28, 2026:

An act relating to adjusting the census grant for inflation It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: Sec. 1. 16 V.S.A. § 2961 is amended to read: § 2961. CENSUS GRANT (a) As used in this section: (1) "Average daily membership" shall have has the same meaning as in subdivision 4001(1) of this title, except it shall exclude excludes State-placed students. (2) "Average daily membership of a supervisory union" means the aggregate average daily membership of the school districts that are members of the supervisory union or, for a supervisory district, the average daily membership of the supervisory district. VT LEG #386391 v.1 BILL AS INTRODUCED H.802 2026 Page 2 of (3) "Long-term membership" of a supervisory union in any school year means the average of the supervisory union's average daily membership over the most recent three school years for which data are available. (4) "Uniform base amount" means an amount determined by: (A) dividing an amount: (i) equal to the average State appropriation for fiscal years 2018, 2019, and 2020 for special education under sections 2961 (standard mainstream block grants), 2963 (special education expenditures reimbursement), and 2963a (exceptional circumstances) of this title; and , as adjusted for inflation, (ii) increased by: (I) for each of fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023, the annual …

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Sponsors

• Emily Long (D, Windham-5) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 18, 2026: Pending entry on Notice Calendar, referred to Committee on [Ways and Means] per Rule 35(a)
2. January 28, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on [Education]

Common questions

What is H802?

H802 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): An act relating to adjusting the census grant for inflation.

What does H802 do?

In its own words: An act relating to adjusting the census grant for inflation It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.

What is the status of H802?

In committee as of February 18, 2026. Latest action: Pending entry on Notice Calendar, referred to Committee on [Ways and Means] per Rule 35(a) (February 18, 2026).

Who sponsored H802?

Emily Long (D, Windham-5).

Where is the official record for H802?

On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.802