House Bill No. introduced by D. Bedey aims to revise education laws in Montana concerning state support for curriculum and instruction. The bill establishes a process for identifying high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) as part of the content standard revision process. It mandates the Superintendent of Public Instruction, contingent on legislative appropriation, to provide reduced-cost access to HQIM and curriculum-aligned professional development for school districts that choose to adopt these materials. The bill includes definitions for HQIM and outlines the responsibilities of the Superintendent in developing recommendations and cost estimates for these materials, ensuring they align with state content and performance standards.

Key amendments to existing law include the requirement for the Superintendent to identify no fewer than three and no more than five sets of HQIM for each set of standards, and to provide economic impact statements that include recommendations and cost estimates for these materials. Additionally, the bill appropriates $5 million from the general fund to support school districts in implementing revised math content standards, with specific allocations for elementary and high school districts. The bill also emphasizes collaboration among districts in selecting HQIM to enhance instructional consistency and continuity for students. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_1(1): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_1(2): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_1(3): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_1(4): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_1(5): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_1: 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_2(1): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_2(2): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_2(3): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_2(4): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_2(5): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_2(6): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_2(7): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_2(8): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_2(9): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_2: 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_3(1): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_3(2): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_3(3): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_3(4): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_3(5): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_3(6): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_3(7): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_3(8): 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114
HB0462_3: 20-7-101, 20-7-113, 20-7-114