This bill aims to revise and enhance the framework governing the Montana Digital Academy. It updates the purpose of the Academy and introduces new requirements for remote instruction, ensuring that educational offerings meet specific standards. Additionally, the bill revises the composition and membership of the Digital Academy Board, which will now have a more defined structure to oversee the Academy's operations. A new Montana Digital Academy Clearinghouse is created to facilitate remote instruction offerings, along with established reporting requirements to ensure accountability and transparency.

Furthermore, the bill includes an appropriation to support these initiatives and amends Section 20-7-1201 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes. The overall goal is to improve the quality and accessibility of remote education in Montana, adapting to the evolving educational landscape and the needs of students.

Statutes affected:
HB0749_1.pdf: 20-7-1201
HB0749_2.pdf: 20-7-1201
Amended: 20-7-1201
Introduced: 20-7-1201