VERMONT INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
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FUNDAMENTAL LAW

The fundamental theory of liberty upon which all governments in this Union repose excludes any general power of the state to standardize its children by forcing them to accept instruction from public teachers only. The child is not the mere creature of the state; those who nurture him and direct his destiny have the right, coupled with the high duty, to recognize and prepare him for additional obligations.
                                                                                         US Supreme Court, 1925, Pierce v. Society of Sisters, 268 US 510

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Laws for the encouragement of virtue and the prevention of vice and immorality ought to be constantly kept in force, and duly executed; and a competent number of schools ought to be maintained in each town unless the general assembly permits other provisions for the convenient instruction of youth. All religious societies, or bodies of people that may be united or incorporated for the advancement of religion and learning, or for other pious or charitable purposes, shall be encouraged and protected in the enjoyment of the privileges, immunities, and estates, which they in justice ought to enjoy, under such regulations as the general assembly of this state shall direct.

                                                                                         Vermont Constitution, Chapter II, Section 68
MILL MOORE, Executive Director

Telephone

802-436-2112

Email

mill@vtindependentschools.org

Address

204 Brothers Road
​Hartland, VT 05048
  • About
    • Mission Statement
    • Executive Committee
    • Commentaries >
      • Public v. Private Conflict?
      • Public High School Choice
    • Position Statements >
      • Dual Enrollment
      • "Privatization" of Public Schools
      • School District Consolidation
      • Independent School Accountability
    • Links
  • What Are Independent Schools?
    • Categories
    • Fundamental Law
  • School Choice
    • School Choice Towns
    • Tuition Payments
  • Contact
  • SCHOOLS DIRECTORY
    • General Education Schools
    • Religious Schools
    • Special Education Schools