The bill revises the structure and responsibilities of the State Plan Committee in Montana, specifically focusing on career and technical education. It adds new members to the committee, including representatives appointed by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, and mandates coordination with various educational and workforce entities, such as the Board of Regents, the Board of Public Education, and the Montana State Workforce Innovation Board. The bill also requires the State Plan Committee to align its activities with the Perkins State Plan as part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act combined state plan.

Key amendments include the appointment of two educators and one representative from the business or community interest by both the Commissioner of Higher Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction, as well as the addition of two members appointed by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, one of whom must represent the labor community. The bill also changes the frequency of meetings and updates the terminology from a "5-year state plan" to a "4-year state plan" for career and technical education, reflecting a shift in focus and ensuring compliance with recent federal legislation.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-7-330
HB0823_1(1): 20-7-330
HB0823_1(2): 20-7-330
HB0823_1(3): 20-7-330
HB0823_1(4): 20-7-330
HB0823_1(5): 20-7-330
HB0823_1: 20-7-330
HB0823_2(1): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(10): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(11): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(12): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(13): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(2): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(3): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(4): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(5): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(6): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(7): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(8): 20-7-330
HB0823_2(9): 20-7-330
HB0823_2: 20-7-330
HB0823_X(1): 20-7-330
HB0823_X(10): 20-7-330
HB0823_X(11): 20-7-330
HB0823_X(2): 20-7-330
HB0823_X(3): 20-7-330
HB0823_X(4): 20-7-330
HB0823_X(5): 20-7-330
HB0823_X(6): 20-7-330
HB0823_X(7): 20-7-330
HB0823_X(8): 20-7-330
HB0823_X(9): 20-7-330
HB0823_X: 20-7-330