MontanaState agencies would receive money for a K-12 digital toolkit
The failed measure would have directed $3.7 million in general-fund money to two state agencies for a K-12 digital toolkit during fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
What it does
If enacted, the measure would provide $3.7 million over two fiscal years to help state agencies give schools statewide access to a standards-aligned digital toolkit.
Argument forSchools could gain broader access to subject and career materials, while industry partnerships might help connect classroom learning with local jobs.
Argument againstUsing general-fund money and seeking an ongoing budget base could reduce future lawmakers’ flexibility to fund other priorities.
More detail
The Office of Public Instruction and Department of Labor and Industry would receive general-fund money for statewide access to a K-12 digital toolkit. The toolkit would provide standards-aligned, multimodal materials across all subject areas, including career and technical education and connections with Montana industry partners. The Office of Public Instruction would receive $1.1 million for each fiscal year. The Department of Labor and Industry would receive $750,000 for each fiscal year. The legislature intends the money to become part of the ongoing base for the next legislative session. The measure would take effect July 1, 2025, and provide the listed amounts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jul 15(H) Veto OverrideLatest
- Jun 14(H) Veto Override Vote in Progress
- Jun 9(H) Vetoed by Governor Greg GianforteMajor
- Jun 2(H) Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- May 29(S) Signed by PresidentPassed Senate
- May 12(H) Signed by SpeakerPassed House
- Apr 28(H) Returned from Enrolling
- Apr 23(H) Sent to Enrolling
- Vote recorded Do Concur. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 23(S) 3rd Reading
- Apr 23(S) Scheduled for 3rd ReadingMinor
- Apr 22(S) 2nd ReadingMinor
- Vote recorded Do Concur. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 22(S) Scheduled for 2nd ReadingMinor
- Apr 17(S) Committee Report - (S) Finance and Claims
- Apr 16(S) Committee Executive Action - (S) Finance and Claims
- Vote recorded be_concurred_in. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 14(S) Hearing - (S) Finance and Claims
- Apr 7(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Finance and ClaimsMinor
- Apr 7(S) 1st Reading
- Apr 5(H) Transmitted to Senate
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 5(H) 3rd Reading
- Apr 5(H) Scheduled for 3rd ReadingMinor
- Apr 3(H) 2nd ReadingMinor
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 3(H) Scheduled for 2nd ReadingMinor
- Mar 29(H) Committee Report - (H) Appropriations
- Mar 29(H) Fiscal Note Printed
- Mar 28(H) Fiscal Note Signed
- Vote recorded do_pass_as_amended. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 28(H) Fiscal Note ReceivedMinor
- Mar 28(H) Committee Executive Action - (H) Appropriations
- Mar 27(H) Hearing - (H) Appropriations
- Mar 26(H) Fiscal Note Requested
- Mar 25(H) 1st Reading
- Mar 25(H) Referred to Committee - (H) AppropriationsMinor
- Mar 25(H) Introduced
- Mar 24(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
- Mar 24(LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
- Mar 24(LC) Draft in Assembly
- Mar 24(LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
- Mar 24(LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
- Mar 22(LC) Draft in Edit
- Mar 21(LC) Draft in Legal Review
- 2024
- Dec 7(LC) Drafter AssignedIntroduced
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