Act 60 Last year, the Vermont legislature passed a controversial school funding law called ACT 60. The bill imposes a statewide property tax and requires wealthy towns to share their revenue with poorer towns. First, Liane speaks with Vermont Public Radio News Director Steve Young, who explains the basics of this complicated legislation. Then, Liane visits two towns in north- central Vermont, Stowe and Hardwick, to examine the impact of the law on parents, students and two elementary schools. Stowe is a wealthy ski resort town where the majority of residents are feeling the bite of higher taxes and a reduced school budget; Hardwick is an economically-struggling town that has benefited from ACT 60.

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Act 60

December 13, 199812:00 AM ET

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Act 60

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Last year, the Vermont legislature passed a controversial school funding law called ACT 60. The bill imposes a statewide property tax and requires wealthy towns to share their revenue with poorer towns. First, Liane speaks with Vermont Public Radio News Director Steve Young, who explains the basics of this complicated legislation. Then, Liane visits two towns in north- central Vermont, Stowe and Hardwick, to examine the impact of the law on parents, students and two elementary schools. Stowe is a wealthy ski resort town where the majority of residents are feeling the bite of higher taxes and a reduced school budget; Hardwick is an economically-struggling town that has benefited from ACT 60.