The bill establishes a Montana Correctional Education Program within the Department of Corrections, aimed at providing educational opportunities for inmates, specifically focusing on high school equivalency diplomas and adult basic education. The program is designed to help inmates further their education while incarcerated. Additionally, the bill outlines the qualifications required for instructors of these programs, which include being at least 18 years old, possessing good moral character, and having specific educational credentials such as an associate or bachelor's degree, a teaching certificate from another state, or relevant teaching experience.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the Department of Corrections is not required to mandate that instructors hold a Montana teacher or specialist certificate. It also grants the department the authority to adopt policies to determine inmate eligibility for participation in the program. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.