MontanaMontana districts would receive at least $1,000 for Indian education
If passed, Montana’s school funding formula would provide at least $1,000 per district for Indian education for all starting July 1, 2027.
What it does
Districts would receive at least $1,000 for Indian education for all. They would receive more if their school funding student count times $26.90 in fiscal year 2028, or $27.70 in later years, exceeds that minimum.
Argument forA $1,000 minimum could give small districts a steadier amount for Indian education when their student counts are low.
Argument againstA district minimum could give smaller districts more Indian education aid per counted student than larger districts receive.
More detail
District payments would use $26.90 per counted student in fiscal year 2028 and $27.70 per counted student in later years. The Indian education for all payment applies to Montana school districts and uses ANB, the student count used for school funding. Each district would receive the greater of $1,000 or the amount calculated using its student count. If passed, the act would take effect July 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 30(LC) Draft Delivered to RequesterLatest
- Oct 29(LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
- Oct 16(LC) Draft in Assembly
- Oct 16(LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
- Oct 9(LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
- Oct 7(LC) Draft in Edit
- Oct 7(LC) Draft in Legal Review
- Sep 28(LC) Drafter AssignedIntroduced
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