# 16 V.S.A. § 1: Right to equal educational opportunity

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C1_S1

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 V.S.A. § 1
- **Heading:** Right to equal educational opportunity
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 1

## Text

The right to public education is integral to Vermont's constitutional form of government and its guarantees of political and civil rights. Further, the right to education is fundamental for the success of Vermont's children in a rapidly-changing society and global marketplace as well as for the State's own economic and social prosperity. To keep Vermont's democracy competitive and thriving, Vermont students must be afforded substantially equal access to a quality basic education. However, one of the strengths of Vermont's education system lies in its rich diversity and the ability for each local school district to adapt its educational program to local needs and desires. Therefore, it is the policy of the State that all Vermont children will be afforded educational opportunities that are substantially equal although educational programs may vary from district to district.

## Nearby sections

- [16 V.S.A. § 1 § 1. Right to equal educational opportunity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C1_S1.md)
- [16 V.S.A. § 11 § 11. Classifications and definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C1_S11.md)
- [16 V.S.A. § 12 § 12. Oath](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C1_S12.md)
- [16 V.S.A. § 13 § 13. Gifted and talented children](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C1_S13.md)
- [16 V.S.A. § 41 § 41. Authority of Agency to use federal funds to aid education](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C1_S41.md)
- [16 V.S.A. § 42 § 42. Acceptance, distribution, and accounting of federal funds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C1_S42.md)
- [16 V.S.A. § 43 § 43. Federal education aid funds; administration; local education agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C1_S43.md)
- [16 V.S.A. § 44 § 44. Federal funds; school food programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C1_S44.md)
- [16 V.S.A. § 51 § 51. Universal Afterschool and Summer Special Fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C1_S51.md)
- [16 V.S.A. § 111 § 111. Purpose of Council](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C1_S111.md)
- [16 V.S.A. § 112 § 112. Designation as state agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C1_S112.md)
- [16 V.S.A. § 114 § 114. Revolving loan fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C1_S114.md)
- [16 V.S.A. § 126 § 126. Purpose of the Council](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C1_S126.md)
- [16 V.S.A. § 127 § 127. Designation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T16_C1_S127.md)

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