Vermont § 511 - Budget
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 511 — Budget, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 511. Budget
- (a) At a meeting legally warned for that purpose, the electorate within an incorporated
school district shall vote such sums of money as it deems necessary for the support
of schools. If the sums are not approved or acted upon at the annual meeting, the
electorate shall vote the questions at a duly warned special school district meeting.
A district may vote money necessary for the support of schools to the end of the full
school year next ensuing. (b) If the electorate of an incorporated school district votes for its budget by Australian
ballot, it shall do so using ballot language jointly developed by the Secretary of
Education and Secretary of State and adopted by the State Board by rule. (Amended 1981, No. 133 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. April 2, 1982; 1997, No. 60, § 27, eff. July 1, 1998; 1997, No. 71 (Adj. Sess.), §§ 2, 84, eff. March 11, 1998, § 72, eff. Jan. 1, 1999; 1999, No. 1, § 60d, eff. March 31, 1999; 1999, No. 152 (Adj. Sess.), § 166b; 2003, No. 36, § 4; 2003, No. 68, § 2; 2013, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), § 56, eff. Feb. 14, 2014.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 511
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 511 cover?
Section 511 ("Budget") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 511?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 511" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 511 apply to my situation?
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