HB24

Clarify laws related to kindergarten

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Montana HB24 clarifies kindergarten enrollment and funding provisions.

Montana HB24 revises education laws to clarify provisions related to kindergarten and specific types of enrollment increases. It modifies the calculation of average number belonging (ANB) for districts offering full-time kindergarten, counting kindergarten enrollment as one-half enrollment. The bill also outlines rules for kindergarten and preschool programs, including the option for half-time enrollment and the addition of early literacy jumpstart program participation to regular enrollment counts.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

49 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 25, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing

Jan 10, 2025

3:00 PM

House Education Hearing

History

Apr 7, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 7, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President