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MT HB28
Bill
Status
Passed
4/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Bedey
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AI Summary
- Board of Public Education must approve or deny charter proposals within 90 business days and execute charter contracts within 45 business days of approval
- Public charter schools approved by the Board of Public Education are exempt from standard school opening requirements under Title 20, chapter 6, part 5
- Public charter schools governed by local school boards are not eligible for per-ANB entitlement in their first year of operation, with basic entitlement eligibility based on planned enrollment
- Public charter school districts receive first-year funding based on planned enrollment and are subject to clawback provisions if actual October enrollment falls below projections
- Board of Public Education must inform the Office of Public Instruction and relevant county superintendent about charter school status; annual request for proposals deadline changed from June 1 to annually without specific date
Legislative Description
Clarify timelines and opening procedures for public charter schools
School Finance
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
4/7/2025
Committee Referrals
Finance and Claims2/19/2025
Education and Cultural Resources1/20/2025
Education12/20/2024
Full Bill Text
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