SB253

Montana SB253 revises administrative and certification processes for student scholarship organizations.

Montana SB253 revises administrative and certification processes for student scholarship organizations. The bill requires these organizations to apply for certification from the Department of Revenue before accepting donations eligible for the tax credit. It establishes requirements for certification, including annual fiscal reviews and maintaining separate accounts for scholarship and operating funds. The bill ensures parents' rights to select an education provider for their children and increases transparency and accountability requirements.