The bill proposes revisions to the laws governing the admittance of children to public schools, specifically focusing on the rights of parents to request part-time enrollment for their resident school-aged children. It mandates that school trustees must accommodate these requests, thereby allowing for greater flexibility in how children can participate in public education.

Additionally, the bill amends Sections 20-5-101 and 20-5-102 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes. The effective date and applicability of the bill are also outlined, ensuring that the new provisions are implemented in a timely manner.

Statutes affected:
HB0396_1.pdf: 20-5-101, 20-5-102
HB0396_2.pdf: 20-5-101, 20-5-102
Amended: 20-5-101, 20-5-102
Introduced: 20-5-101, 20-5-102