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Committee hears bill to create school 'community facilitator' position funded from advanced‑opportunities funds
Summary
Senate Bill 278 would authorize districts to hire a community facilitator to act as a liaison between schools, families and higher education; an amendment clarifies use of advanced‑opportunities funds so the sponsor's intent that 75% go directly to students is preserved.
Senate Bill 278, which would authorize school districts to hire a “community facilitator” to connect students and families with advanced opportunities, was presented to the Montana Senate Education Committee and drew an amendment to clarify funding rules.
Mr. Jack McCracken, committee staff, summarized the bill by saying it creates a community‑facilitator position “to act as a liaison between the school district and the…
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