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Bill would tighten certification and transparency for student scholarship organizations but not alter Big Sky program
Summary
Senate Bill 253 would require upfront certification, biennial recertification and enhanced public reporting for student scholarship organizations participating in Montana’s Big Sky Scholarship program.
Senator Sue Vinton introduced Senate Bill 253 to revise administrative and certification processes for student scholarship organizations (SSOs) that participate in the Big Sky Scholarship program.
Vinton emphasized that the bill does not change the underlying Big Sky Scholarship statute or program eligibility; instead it would require SSOs to be certified by the Department of Revenue before accepting donations, require recertification every two years, provide a 30-day cure period for deficiencies and enable a transfer of funds to another certified SSO if an organization is found ineligible. The bill also directs SSOs to publish their…
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