The bill amends Section 20-9-166 of the Montana Code Annotated to clarify that calculations for significant enrollment increases in school districts are to be made at the budget unit level. Specifically, it introduces new language stating that all enrollment increases must be calculated separately for each budget unit of a school district. This change aims to provide a more precise method for determining eligibility for significant enrollment increase payments, which support a district's general fund when there is a notable rise in student enrollment.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for districts to apply for increased state transportation reimbursement and significant enrollment increase payments, including timelines for notification and budget amendments. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025, and it 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