Montana HB381 allows 11th and 12th grade students to earn elective credits through paid or voluntary work in congregate-care or child-care facilities.
Montana HB381 permits 11th and 12th grade students to earn elective credits toward graduation by working in congregate-care or child-care facilities. Students can earn one elective credit for every 250 hours worked, up to a maximum of two credits. Schools must establish deadlines and verification processes for applications, which include details about the student, the facility, and the work performed. Schools may also set conditions for the type of work required to earn credit. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.
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