HB260

Montana HB260 increases stipends for teachers with national board certification and adjusts for inflation.

Montana HB260 revises the amount of professional stipends paid to teachers holding National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification. The bill increases the annual stipend to up to $1,500 for eligible teachers and introduces an inflationary adjustment mechanism. The state pays 50% of the stipend amount, with a maximum contribution of $1,000, while the school district contributes the remaining 50%. For teachers in high-poverty areas or impacted schools, the stipend increases to up to $2,500, with the state covering 55% and the district 45%.