Bill
LC 1220
Overview: Bill Number: LC 1220, Title: Provide funding to school districts for English language learners, Status: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester, Introduced: November 12, 2024Pu
Overview: Bill Number: LC 1220, Title: Provide funding to school districts for English language learners, Status: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester, Introduced: November 12, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of this bill is to address the educational needs of English language learners (ELLs) in Montana by providing additional funding to school districts. The intent is to ensure that ELLs receive the necessary support and resources to succeed academically.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a new funding formula to allocate additional state aid to school districts based on the number of ELL students enrolled
- Requires school districts to use the additional funding for specific purposes, such as hiring qualified ELL teachers, providing language instruction, and developing targeted curriculum and materials
- Directs the Office of Public Instruction to develop guidelines and standards for ELL programs and services
- Mandates annual reporting by school districts on the use of ELL funding and student outcomes
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly benefit ELL students in Montana by providing their school districts with additional resources to support their language acquisition and academic achievement. It would also impact school district budgets and staffing, as they would be required to use the new funding for designated ELL-related purposes.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is currently in the draft stage, having been delivered to the requester. The next step would be for the bill to be formally introduced in the Montana Legislature, where it would undergo the standard legislative process, including committee hearings, floor debates, and potential amendments before a final vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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