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Bill would allow broader school district reorganizations and rename 'consolidation' process
Summary
House Bill 606 would replace statutory use of 'consolidation' with 'reorganization' and allow unlike districts (for example, elementary and high school districts) to join with voting rights in forming a combined governance structure; proponents said the change protects rural schools and supports operational flexibility.
Representative Brad Barker introduced House Bill 606 to revise Montana’s statutes on school district consolidation and annexation by replacing the term "consolidation" with "reorganization" and expanding the statutory process to make it easier for districts of different types (for example, elementary and high school districts) to reorganize together.
Barker said the change aims to reduce anxiety associated with the word “consolidation,” protect rural schools and…
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