SB215

Revise the definition of public school system and requirements of school funding formula

Failed·5/23/25
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Montana SB215 revises the definition of the basic system of free quality public elementary and secondary schools and the school funding formula.

Montana SB215 amends the definition of the basic system of free quality public elementary and secondary schools to include accreditation standards, educational programs, and student achievement growth. The bill revises the school funding formula to consider factors such as student needs, population density, and special needs. It mandates that the funding formula ensures open enrollment, student achievement, and transparency. The bill also requires the legislature to reassess the funding formula every 10 years.

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Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 4, 2025

3:00 PM

House Education Hearing

Feb 4, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

House

(H) Died in Standing Committee

Apr 7, 2025

House

(H) Tabled in Committee (H) Education

Apr 3, 2025

House

(H) Hearing (H) Education