The State Board of Education, pursuant to Title 16 of the Vermont Statutes, Chapter 3, is responsible for the establishment, advancement, and evaluation of public education policy. The powers and duties of the Board include making regulations governing: attendance and records of attendance of all pupils, standards for student performance, adult basic education programs, approval of independent schools, disbursement of funds, and equal access for all Vermont students to a quality education.
Other boards and councils, established by the Legislature or other governing body, serve to provide advice and recommendations on education topics to ensure the wellness of students, quality instruction, and equity of educational opportunities.
