SB177

Allow community choice school commission to seek public funding

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Montana SB177 allows the Community Choice School Commission to seek public funding and receive private donations.

Montana SB177 establishes an autonomous Community Choice School Commission with statewide authority to approve authorizers for choice schools. The commission, attached to the Board of Public Education for administrative purposes, is composed of seven members appointed by various state officials. Members must have expertise in governance, business, finance, education, management, and philanthropy. The commission can receive and expend gifts and donations from private entities and seek public funding. Support staff may be provided by the Board of Public Education for centralized services.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

57 Yea

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42 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24, 2025

3:00 PM

House Education Hearing

Jan 28, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker