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Marc Schauber

Let’s not destroy a good law

There are many economic and political pressures on FY 2025 school budgets that seem to be creating a perfect economic storm. Act 127 is not one of those pressures.


Marc Schauber is executive director of the Coalition for Vermont Student Equity (CVTSE).


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