Bleary-eyed lawmakers left the Statehouse shortly before midnight Friday — but not with a deal on the education bill that’s dominated the 2025 legislative session.

Marathon talks over a potentially historic reform package failed to yield a compromise, and Vermont lawmakers postponed adjournment until mid-June to give negotiators more time to work.

Democratic House and Senate leaders say they remain committed to getting to yes, including with Republican Gov. Phil Scott. But with tempers flaring as tense negotiations stretched into their 15th hour, House Speaker Jill Krowinski and Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth decided to call it a night.

“After many, many conversations and meetings today, (we) determined that the bill needed more time," Krowinski said. “I think giving folks spa

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