The bill aims to revise the Tribal Computer Programming Boost Scholarship Program by consolidating its administration under the Department of Labor and Industry. This change is intended to streamline the management of the program and enhance its effectiveness. Additionally, the bill expands the teacher professional development component to include not only high school teachers but also elementary and middle school teachers, thereby broadening the scope of the program to support a wider range of educators.

Furthermore, the bill includes an appropriation to fund these initiatives and amends Section 20-7-106 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes. The proposed revisions are set to take effect immediately upon passage, ensuring that the benefits of the program can be realized without delay.

Statutes affected:
HB0346_1.pdf: 20-7-106
Introduced: 20-7-106