This bill proposes to replace the term "emotional disturbance" with "emotional disability" in the context of special education services as defined in federal regulations. The new terminology will be incorporated into the Montana Code Annotated and the Administrative Rules of Montana, thereby aligning state language with contemporary understanding and usage in the field of special education.

Additionally, the bill includes an appropriation of $100 from the general fund to the office of public instruction for the biennium starting July 1, 2025. This funding is designated for the purpose of updating the office's publications to reflect the new terminology. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and is intended to be codified as part of Title 20, chapter 7, part 4 of the Montana Code.