33 V.S.A. § 2218: Grant requirements [Effective October 1, 2028]

Any grant or other agreement executed by the Agency of Human Services or its departments shall require a community partner, as appro- priate, to:

(1) participate in the local housing coalition or other group established to assist eligible households who are homeless;

(2) utilize the coordinated entry assessment for eligible households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness;

(3) utilize the appropriate planning process and options for an eligible household transitioning into permanent housing, including for eligible households with an individual who has an intellectual or developmental disability, older Vermonters, or individuals transitioning from a correctional facility or hospital; and

(4) measure performance outcomes, including diversion success, time to housing, and housing retention.