This bill aims to revise and clarify existing laws related to K-12 school districts in Montana, specifically addressing tuition calculations and budget limitations for newly formed districts. It amends Sections 20-6-702 and 20-6-703 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). Notably, the bill removes obsolete language regarding tuition calculations for K-12 school districts, ensuring that tuition for high school and elementary pupils is determined separately. Additionally, it clarifies that the budget limitations for a new K-12 school district will be based on the previous year's general fund budget amounts for both the elementary and high school districts, rather than combining them.

The bill also specifies that various financial calculations, such as the average number belonging (ANB) and tax levies, must be conducted separately for the elementary and high school programs within a K-12 school district. This separation aims to provide a clearer framework for funding and budgeting, ensuring that each program's financial needs are adequately addressed. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-6-702, 20-6-703
SB0034_1(1): 20-6-702, 20-6-703
SB0034_1(2): 20-6-702, 20-6-703
SB0034_1(3): 20-6-702, 20-6-703
SB0034_1(4): 20-6-702, 20-6-703
SB0034_1(5): 20-6-702, 20-6-703
SB0034_1(6): 20-6-702, 20-6-703
SB0034_1(7): 20-6-702, 20-6-703
SB0034_1(8): 20-6-702, 20-6-703
SB0034_1: 20-6-702, 20-6-703
SB0034_2: 20-6-702, 20-6-703
SB0034_X: 20-6-702, 20-6-703