This bill proposes the transfer of the Adult Basic Education Fund from the Office of Public Instruction to the Department of Labor and Industry in Montana. It amends Section 20-7-712 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect this change, specifically replacing references to the "superintendent of public instruction" with "department of labor and industry." The bill outlines that the Department of Labor and Industry will be responsible for directing the distribution of funds appropriated for adult basic education programs across various educational and community organizations in Montana.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision for notifying tribal governments, ensuring that each federally recognized tribal government in Montana receives a copy of the act. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the administration of adult basic education funding by consolidating oversight under the Department of Labor and Industry.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-7-712
HB0294_1(1): 20-7-712
HB0294_1(2): 20-7-712
HB0294_1(3): 20-7-712
HB0294_1(4): 20-7-712
HB0294_1: 20-7-712