House Bill 449 aims to eliminate the statutory reference to the Adult Basic Education Fund and its distribution by repealing Section 20-7-712 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). This legislative action signifies a move away from the existing framework that governs the funding and distribution of adult basic education programs in Montana.

The bill establishes an effective date of July 1, 2025, for the repeal, indicating that the changes will take effect at that time. By removing this section from the MCA, the bill seeks to streamline educational funding mechanisms or redirect resources, although specific alternative provisions or funding sources are not detailed within the text of the bill.