HB28

Clarify timelines and opening procedures for public charter schools

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Montana HB28 clarifies timelines and procedures for public charter schools, including approval processes, funding, and performance monitoring.

Montana HB28 revises laws related to public charter schools to clarify approval timelines, opening procedures, and funding. The Board of Public Education must approve or deny charter proposals within 90 business days. Public charter schools are exempt from other school opening requirements. Funding for public charter schools is based on adjusted net basic entitlement (ANB), with specific eligibility criteria for basic entitlement in the first year.

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Roll Call Votes

42 Yea

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8 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

9:00 AM

Senate Finance and Claims Hearing

Jan 30, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources 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