This bill amends Section 20-9-166 of the Montana Code Annotated to clarify the process for calculating significant enrollment increases for school districts. Specifically, it mandates that all enrollment increases must be calculated separately for each budget unit within a school district. This change aims to ensure that funding adjustments for districts experiencing enrollment growth are accurately reflected at the budget unit level, thereby providing more precise financial support.

The bill also outlines the eligibility criteria for districts to receive significant enrollment increase payments, which are contingent upon their October enrollment count exceeding the budget limit ANB from previous years by 110% or more. The superintendent of public instruction is tasked with calculating the payment amount and notifying districts of their eligibility by December 15. Additionally, the bill establishes that any financial support received must be deposited into the district's general fund to address costs associated with the enrollment increase. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to school fiscal years beginning on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-9-166
SB0037_1(1): 20-9-166
SB0037_1(2): 20-9-166
SB0037_1(3): 20-9-166
SB0037_1(4): 20-9-166
SB0037_1(5): 20-9-166
SB0037_1(6): 20-9-166
SB0037_1(7): 20-9-166
SB0037_1(8): 20-9-166
SB0037_1: 20-9-166
SB0037_X(1): 20-9-166
SB0037_X(2): 20-9-166
SB0037_X(3): 20-9-166
SB0037_X(4): 20-9-166
SB0037_X(5): 20-9-166
SB0037_X: 20-9-166