S.220
S.220, An Act Related to Vermont’s Public Libraries, was signed into law by Governor Scott on Monday, June 3, 2024. On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the Department presented a webinar featuring an initial overview of the various elements in the new law, Walk-through: S.220—An Act Relating to Vermont’s Public Libraries.
- Read S.220, as passed by both House and Senate and signed by Governor Scott
- Explore S.220 legislative session activity
For information on the new law, implications for libraries, and practical guidance:
For additional questions contact Kevin Unrath, the Department's Library Operations Consultant.
Working Group on the Status of Libraries in Vermont
In May 2021, the Vermont State Legislature passed Act 66 (S.115) an act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws, which was signed by the Governor on June 7, 2021. This act created the Working Group on the Status of Libraries in Vermont and charged that body with studying the statewide status of libraries. The two-year efforts of the Working Group yielded findings that provided valuable insights for policymakers and influenced the public policy process, including many of the provisions in S.220. This legislation reflects not only the significant effort by the Working Group but also the strong support of the Vermont Legislature and the Governor for the important work Vermont libraries do every day. The Working Group submitted its final report to the House and Senate Committees on Education on November 1, 2023.