Act 73 explained: 10 things to know about Vermont’s education reform law

Vermont’s new education reform law, Act 73, sets in motion a multi-year effort to restructure how the state funds and governs its public schools. During a live conversation on Dec. 2, 2025, I sat down with VTDigger education reporter Corey McDonald to hear him break down the new law and answer reader questions about what it all means.
Below is the full recording of our conversation and a summary of ten key points Vermonters should know. Watch the full recordingTen key takeaways1. Why