This bill amends Section 20-5-109 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise and clarify the requirements for home schools, separating them from the requirements 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 the minimum aggregate hours of instruction, and offer an organized course of study that includes subjects required for public schools.

The bill also removes previous references that grouped home schools with nonpublic schools, thereby establishing distinct criteria for each. The amendments include the addition of specific requirements for home schools, such as maintaining attendance records and ensuring compliance with instructional hours and course content, which align with public school standards. 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(10): 20-5-109
HB0778_X(11): 20-5-109
HB0778_X(12): 20-5-109
HB0778_X(2): 20-5-109
HB0778_X(3): 20-5-109
HB0778_X(4): 20-5-109
HB0778_X(5): 20-5-109
HB0778_X(6): 20-5-109
HB0778_X(7): 20-5-109
HB0778_X(8): 20-5-109
HB0778_X(9): 20-5-109
HB0778_X: 20-5-109