HB778

Generally revise laws related to homeschooling

Complete·5/13/25

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.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

50 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 3, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing

Feb 28, 2025

3:00 PM

House Education Hearing

History

May 19, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 13, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 7, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor