Gov. Scott pitches repeal of universal school meals

Democrats draw line in the sand over Gov. Scott's proposed repeal of universal school meals
One of the many parts of Gov. Phil Scott's plan to lower property taxes and overhaul the state's education system is eliminating universal school meals, which costs around $18 million, according to the state’s Joint Fiscal Office.
Gov. Phil Scott’s plan to cut free school meals for all gets bipartisan pushback
I find myself asking, how is this program even up for debate?” said one lawmaker. Even the state’s top school nutrition leader doesn’t recommend it, according to an Agency of Education internal memo.
Scott defends proposal to end universal free school meals
Gov. Phil Scott during his Wednesday press conference briefly addressed his budget proposal to eliminate universal free meals in Vermont Schools. Senate Democrats will hold a press conference Thursday on the issue.
Gov. Scott school choice plan receiving mixed reviews
As work to transform Vermont’s education funding system continues, some are now butting heads over one part of Governor Phil Scott’s plan. Governor Scott’s education transformation proposal includes a school choice system that would be available to all students,
Letter to the editor: Gov. Scott pitches repeal of universal school meals
Gov. Scott continues to fail our children as he seeks to repeal Act 64. Hunger Free Vermont puts it well: “When Vermont passed its Universal School Meals program in 2023 with strong support from all political parties,
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Scott calls for rolling back Vermont climate change laws
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott says the state needs to change course on climate change. What lawmakers decide to do could affect ...
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Key Scott administration officials to step down
Three key members of Governor Phil Scott’s cabinet are departing the administration. Tax Commissioner Craig Bolio announced ...
Scott: No help for ICE or feds in deportation efforts unless they're violent criminals
Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill in the Vermont State House that they said would help create more protection for ...
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Scott proclaims Feb. 19 Recovery Day in Vermont
Phil Scott posted his proclamation on social media. He said the state has made meaningful progress in reducing fatal opioid ...
Abby Phillip, Scott Jennings tangle in CNN segment: ‘Let me explain it a little bit more slowly’
CNN host Abby Phillip and pundit Scott Jennings got into a heated debate on her show Monday over President Trump’s agenda ...
Scott won't help ICE or feds in deportation efforts unless they're violent criminals
However, when asked if Scott would help the feds with deportation efforts, he said only if it's a violent criminal, and has ...
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Scott administration seeks to limit Act 250 appeals process
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott and other supporters of Act 250 reform are fleshing out plans to further streamline housing ...