House Bill No. [number], introduced by M. Romano at the request of the Education Interim Committee, proposes revisions to school funding laws by moving the second enrollment count date used for calculating the Average Number Belonging (ANB) from the first Monday in February to the last Monday in January. This change is reflected in the amendment to Section 20-9-311 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), where the previous date is deleted and the new date is inserted. The bill also includes various provisions regarding the calculation of ANB, including adjustments for students enrolled in different educational programs and the inclusion of certain students who demonstrate proficiency in their coursework.

The bill establishes an effective date of July 1, 2025, and specifies that it applies to school fiscal years beginning and enrollment counts conducted on or after this date. This timeline allows for a transition period for schools to adapt to the new enrollment count date and related funding calculations. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the funding process for schools by updating the timing of enrollment counts, which is crucial for determining financial resources allocated to educational institutions.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-9-311
HB0023_1(1): 20-9-311
HB0023_1(2): 20-9-311
HB0023_1(3): 20-9-311
HB0023_1(4): 20-9-311
HB0023_1(5): 20-9-311
HB0023_1: 20-9-311