Montana HB778 revises homeschooling laws, separating them from nonpublic school requirements.

Montana HB778 generally revises laws related to homeschooling by separating the requirements for home schools from those for nonpublic schools. It amends Section 20-5-109, MCA, to specify that home schools must maintain attendance records, provide a minimum number of instructional hours, and offer a course of study that includes subjects required of public schools. The changes take immediate effect upon passage and approval.

Montana HB778 revises homeschooling laws, separating them from nonpublic school requirements.

Montana HB778 generally revises laws related to homeschooling by separating the requirements for home schools from those for nonpublic schools. It amends Section 20-5-109, MCA, to specify that home schools must maintain attendance records, provide a minimum number of instructional hours, and offer a course of study that includes subjects required of public schools. The changes take immediate effect upon passage and approval.