HB266

Establish education inflation reconciliation process

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Montana HB266 revises annual inflation-related adjustments to K-12 base aid to align with the definition of "basic system of free quality public.

Montana HB266 amends the annual inflation-related adjustments to K-12 base aid to improve alignment with the definition of "basic system of free quality public elementary and secondary schools" provided in section 20-9-309, MCA. It ensures that the general fund funding formula is self-executing and includes a mechanism for accurate annual inflationary adjustments. The bill establishes a process for calculating the inflation factor, which is applied to both years of the 2025 biennium, not to exceed 3% in each year.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

77 Yea

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20 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing

Feb 17, 2025

2:00 PM

House Appropriations Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President