Committee advances MAPS scholarship/tax‑credit program after contentious accountability debate
House Bill 320 (MAPS) passed the House Education Committee as twice amended and will go to the House floor 8‑7. The bill establishes the Montana Academic Prosperity Program for Scholars (MAPS), a tax‑credit/subsidy mechanism to help families pay qualified education expenses. Sponsors said the bill includes council oversight and a program manager;
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House Bill 320, the Montana Academic Prosperity Program for Scholars (MAPS), was advanced to the House floor by the House Education Committee after an intense hearing and two committee amendments. The final committee vote on the bill as twice amended was 8‑7.
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