The bill aims to revise education laws in Montana by establishing the role of "Advanced Opportunity Facilitators" within school districts. These facilitators will coordinate between the school district, qualifying pupils, their families, and various external entities to enhance educational opportunities. The bill allows school districts employing these facilitators to utilize a portion of their advanced opportunity aid to cover the facilitators' salaries and receive a quality educator payment for them. Key definitions related to advanced opportunities, advanced opportunity aid, and the responsibilities of facilitators are included in the amendments to existing law.

Additionally, the bill outlines the requirements for school districts to qualify for funding and flexibilities related to advanced opportunity programs. It mandates that districts submit applications and strategic plans to the board of public education, ensuring that the plans foster individualized pathways for students and include measurable objectives for accountability. The bill also specifies how advanced opportunity aid can be spent, including provisions for employing facilitators, and sets an effective date of July 1, 2025, for the new regulations.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-7-1503, 20-7-1506, 20-9-327
SB0278_1(1): 20-7-1503, 20-7-1506, 20-9-327
SB0278_1(2): 20-7-1503, 20-7-1506, 20-9-327
SB0278_1(3): 20-7-1503, 20-7-1506, 20-9-327
SB0278_1(4): 20-7-1503, 20-7-1506, 20-9-327
SB0278_1(5): 20-7-1503, 20-7-1506, 20-9-327
SB0278_1(6): 20-7-1503, 20-7-1506, 20-9-327
SB0278_1(7): 20-7-1503, 20-7-1506, 20-9-327
SB0278_1: 20-7-1503, 20-7-1506, 20-9-327