The bill aims to analyze and improve the annual inflation-related adjustments to K-12 base aid in Montana, ensuring better alignment with the definition of a "basic system of free quality public elementary and secondary schools." It introduces a process for ensuring access to information regarding educationally relevant and accurate annual inflationary adjustments. The bill also establishes reporting requirements for the superintendent of public instruction, mandating a report on funding increases and consumer price index changes to be submitted to various legislative committees.

Key amendments include the removal of provisions that allowed for the present law base to be increased by a motion of specific interim committees and the introduction of a new reporting structure that requires detailed comparisons of funding changes and inflation rates over time. The effective date for the implementation of this act is set for July 1, 2025.

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LC Text: 20-9-326
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