This bill amends Section 20-5-109 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise and separate the requirements for home schools from those for nonpublic schools. The new language specifies that to qualify for exemption from compulsory enrollment, home schools must notify the county superintendent of schools of student attendance each fiscal year, maintain records on pupil attendance, provide a minimum number of instructional hours, and offer an organized course of study that includes subjects required for public schools.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous language that grouped home schools with nonpublic schools, thereby establishing distinct criteria for each. The amendments aim to clarify the obligations of home schools and ensure they meet educational standards similar to those of public schools. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-5-109
HB0778_1(1): 20-5-109
HB0778_1(2): 20-5-109
HB0778_1(3): 20-5-109
HB0778_1(4): 20-5-109
HB0778_1(5): 20-5-109
HB0778_1(6): 20-5-109
HB0778_1: 20-5-109
HB0778_X(1): 20-5-109
HB0778_X(2): 20-5-109
HB0778_X(3): 20-5-109
HB0778_X(4): 20-5-109
HB0778_X: 20-5-109