We came for the skiing. We stayed because of the school.

A New York family found their vacation home in Vermont transformed into a permanent residence due to the state's unique public tuitioning system, which allows non-residents to pay in-state tuition rates at public colleges. This situation has now caught lawmakers' attention, with potential plans to dismantle the system. The move could impact many families who have made similar lifestyle changes for the benefits of Vermont's educational system, raising questions about access, equity, and the future of the state's unique policy.