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LC 2253

Provide statewide access to a K-12 digital toolkit

2025 Regular Session

Montana bill would establish statewide K-12 digital toolkit to provide equitable technology access across public schools regardless of district resources or location.

(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
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Bill Summary · LC 2253

Legislative bill overview

Bill LC 2253 proposes to establish statewide access to a K-12 digital toolkit across Montana's public schools. The bill would create a standardized set of digital resources and tools available to all students and educators. This appears designed to promote educational equity and technological literacy across school districts of varying sizes and resources.

Why is this important

Digital access disparities significantly affect student learning outcomes, particularly in rural Montana where internet infrastructure and technology resources vary widely. Providing uniform access to digital tools could help level the playing field between well-funded urban districts and under-resourced rural schools. Post-pandemic, digital literacy has become essential to curriculum delivery and college/career readiness.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism unclear: The bill's current draft status doesn't specify how the toolkit will be funded, whether through state budget allocations, federal grants, or school district contributions, which could create affordability concerns
  • Definition and scope vague: The term "digital toolkit" is broad and undefined—it's unclear whether this includes hardware, software, internet infrastructure, teacher training, or all of the above, affecting implementation feasibility
  • Local autonomy vs. standardization: Schools may resist mandated statewide tools if they conflict with existing district technology systems, curricula, or pedagogical approaches already in place

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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