In its “Same Dollars, Same Rules” board resolution adopted on May 13, 2026, the Winooski School District formally urged the Vermont Legislature to require all independent schools receiving public tuition dollars to meet the state’s full Education Quality Standards (EQS). The board highlighted an inequitable double standard: while public districts are strictly required to adhere to these rigorous curriculum, staffing, and support regulations, independent schools currently accept the same public funding without identical accountability. To address this lack of transparency and ensure every publicly funded student receives substantially equal educational opportunities, WSD resolved to advocate for this statewide policy reform directly to its legislative delegation and relevant committees.
