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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION:
MANUAL OF RULES AND PRACTICES
(Updated 8/3/10)

   
INTRODUCTION
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  Due to the size of the State Board of Education's Manual of Rules and Practices, the Vermont Department of Education has divided the rules manual into sections that are more manageable for downloading as *PDF files. The rules are also available as a single download (1.8MB).
   
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Listed by Rules Series Number) (Updated 8/3/10)
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  The following table of contents lists the rules in order by series number: "Title" links below will launch the *PDF download for a series or group of series files. To view a list of topics covered in a particular series, go to the full table of contents. NOTE: The rules are also available as a single download.
   
 

Series

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  Table of ContentsClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

1100-1200

  State Dept. of Education; State Board of EducationClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

2000

  School Quality StandardsClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.
NOTE: This document is also viewable as a Web page.

2150

  Governor's Diploma (Repealed 8/04)

2194

  Educational Support SystemClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.(Updated 8/3/10)

2195

  Grant Applications for Inservice Training FundsClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

2220

  Independent School Program Approval **Clicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

2231

  Approval of Distance Learning SchoolsClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

2240

  Post-secondary SchoolsClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

2270

  Private Kindergarten ApprovalClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

2300-2350

  Length of School Day and Year; Vermont Secondary Equivalency Program (GED); Driver EducationClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

2360

 

Special Education **Clicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.
NOTE: A Special Education Guide (containing special education rule 2360 and other pertinent State Board of Education rules related to special education) is available at the bottom of the page. The Guide also contains a table of contents and an index for reference purposes.

2370

  Vocational-Technical EducationClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

2400

  Adult EducationClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

2500

  School Accountability System Based on Student AchievementClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.
2600
   Prekindergarten EducationClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

3000

  School District OrganizationClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

4000

  Unsafe School Choice Option PolicyClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

4100

  Student SafetyClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.
4300
  Disciplinary ActionClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

4400

  Home Study Students **Clicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

5100

  Licensing Regulations
The regulations governing the licensing of educators and the preparation of education professionals (Sections 5100-5900) are no longer part of the State Board of Education Manual of Rules and Practices. These rules now are under the purview of the Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators (VSBPE). NOTE: When this change occurred, Rule 5436 Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists, was not included. Use the link above to view the revised document reflecting the inclusion of section 5436.

5440

 

Supplement A: Licensing Endorsements
This document contains authorization descriptions and competency requirements associated with specific endorsements. NOTE: These authorizations now are under the purview of of the Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators (VSBPE).

     

6000

 

School Buildings and SitesClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.
NOTE: This rule series has been updated to include the new rules required by 23 V.S.A. §1282(f) for School Bus Idling. The bus idling rules are 6001-6005 and are effective as of May 1, 2008.

7000

  Relationship with Public, Other Agencies, and InstitutionsClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

8100

  School Lunch ProgramsClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

9000

  Public BidsClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

9100

  Net Cost Per PupilClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.

10000

  Coordination of Services to Children & Adolescents With a Severe Emotional DisturbanceClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.
     
   
    Complete Manual of Rules and PracticesClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.(Updated 8/3/10)
This version contains all the current rules and practices; this document is 2.7MB.
   
PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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  There are no current public comment opportunities.
   
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (**)
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Additional information about the topics listed below is available in guides that include the basic State Board Rules related to the topic as well as other relevant rules and information:

  • Special Education GuideClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.
    Vermont's special education regulations and other pertinent regulations related to special education are contained in various sections of the Vermont State Board Manual of Rules and Practices. This guide brings all references to special education related rules together in a single document.

  • Independent Schools GuideClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.
    This guide brings all references to independent (private) school-related statutes and State Board of Education rules, together in a single document, in addition to required application forms.

   
QUESTIONS?
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  If you have questions regarding the State Board of Education's rules, please contact the Department of Education's Law and Legislation team at (802) 828-3136.
   
   

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