HB499

Extend the grow your own grant program

Complete·6/19/25

Montana HB499 revises the Grow Your Own Grant Program to include postsecondary institutions and extend its duration.

Montana HB499 amends the Grow Your Own Grant Program to make postsecondary institutions eligible for grants. The program aims to develop teacher pipelines for rural and reservation school districts. It includes a scholarship program offering up to $10,000 for students committed to teaching in shortage areas. The bill also removes the requirement for converting grants to loans under certain conditions and extends the program's termination date to June 30, 2027.

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Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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21 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 17, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing

Apr 15, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing

History

Jun 20, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

Jun 19, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Jun 10, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor