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VT LEG #371318 v.1 (h) Appropriations. (1) The sum of $7,500.00 is appropriated to the Agency of Education from the General Fund in fiscal year 2024 for per diem compensation and reimbursement of expenses for members of the Committee. (2) The sum of $100,000.00 is appropriated to the Agency of Education from the General Fund in fiscal year 2024 for the cost of retaining a contractor as provided under subsection (d) of this section. (3) Any unused portion of these appropriations shall, as of July 1, 2025, revert to the General Fund. Sec. 2a. PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION MODEL CONTRACT On or before December 1, 2024, the Agency of Education, in consultation with the members of the Prekindergarten Education Implementation Committee and other relevant stakeholders, shall develop a model contract for school districts to use for contracting with private providers for prekindergarten education services. The model contract shall include: (1) an antidiscrimination provision that requires compliance with the Vermont Public Accommodations Act, 9 V.S.A. chapter 139, and the Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act, 21 V.S.A. chapter 5, subchapter 6; and (2) requirements for the provision of special education services. Sec. 2b. PREKINDERGARTEN PUPIL WEIGHT; REPORT On or before December 1, 2023, the Agency of Education, in consultation with the Prekindergarten Education Implementation Committee, shall analyze