The bill revises existing laws related to transformational learning by moving the termination date of the current transformational learning grant program up by one year and establishing a new Transformational Learning Phase II Grant Program. This program will be administered by the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Board of Public Education, with specific requirements for its implementation. The bill also includes amendments to Sections 20-7-1601 and 20-7-1602 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), which define personalized learning and outline the qualifications for school districts to receive transitional funding and flexibilities for their transformational learning programs.

Key changes in the bill include the redefinition of "transformational learning" to emphasize a pupil-centered and proficiency-based approach tailored to individual strengths and interests. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the funding for the new grant program will be contingent on legislative appropriation and outlines the process for districts to apply for and utilize these funds. The effective date for the bill is set for July 1, 2025, with the new grant program terminating on December 31, 2028.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-7-1601, 20-7-1602
HB0573_1(1): 20-7-1601, 20-7-1602
HB0573_1(2): 20-7-1601, 20-7-1602
HB0573_1(3): 20-7-1601, 20-7-1602
HB0573_1(4): 20-7-1601, 20-7-1602
HB0573_1(5): 20-7-1601, 20-7-1602
HB0573_1(6): 20-7-1601, 20-7-1602
HB0573_1: 20-7-1601, 20-7-1602
HB0573_X(1): 20-7-1601, 20-7-1602
HB0573_X(2): 20-7-1601, 20-7-1602
HB0573_X(3): 20-7-1601, 20-7-1602
HB0573_X(4): 20-7-1601, 20-7-1602
HB0573_X(5): 20-7-1601, 20-7-1602
HB0573_X(6): 20-7-1601, 20-7-1602
HB0573_X(7): 20-7-1601, 20-7-1602
HB0573_X(8): 20-7-1601, 20-7-1602
HB0573_X: 20-7-1601, 20-7-1602