This bill aims to enhance educational opportunities for students by revising various education laws. It introduces new definitions to clarify the distinctions between in-person offsite instructional settings and remote instruction. Additionally, the bill mandates that school districts provide remote instruction for out-of-district students under specific conditions, thereby expanding access to education. It also allows for fractional enrollment in Average Number Belonging (ANB) calculations when a student is enrolled in multiple school districts, which could help in funding and resource allocation.

The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 20-1-101, 20-3-363, 20-7-118, 20-7-1601, and 20-9-311, to incorporate these changes. The effective date and applicability of the bill are also provided, ensuring that the new provisions are implemented in a timely manner. Overall, the legislation seeks to modernize educational practices and improve access for students across different learning environments.

Statutes affected:
HB0214_1.pdf: 20-1-101, 20-5-321, 20-7-118, 20-7-1601, 20-9-311
HB0214_2.pdf: 20-1-101, 20-5-321, 20-7-118, 20-7-1601, 20-9-311
HB0214_3.pdf: 20-1-101, 20-5-321, 20-7-118, 20-7-1601, 20-9-311
Amended: 20-1-101, 20-5-321, 20-7-118, 20-7-1601, 20-9-311
Introduced: 20-1-101, 20-5-321, 20-7-118, 20-7-1601, 20-9-311