MT HB251

Defines "public charter school district" as a governing-only district (not a taxing jurisdiction) created by the Board of Public Education, subject to Title 20 education laws but exempt from district boundary change and school opening requirements

Requires the Office of Public Instruction to provide fiscal analysis of charter school proposals, including estimated additional state and local costs based on planned enrollment in year three of operations

Mandates the Board of Public Education to limit annual additional state costs for all public charter schools to the amount specified in legislative appropriations and prioritize proposals emphasizing personalized and proficiency-based learning

Removes the Board of Public Education's authority to waive statutory requirements through charter contracts, making charter schools fully subject to Title 20 provisions

Allows public charter school districts to receive donations under the Innovative Education Tax Credit Program and establishes that resident school districts must support a portion of education costs for students with disabilities attending charter schools