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Committee weighs modest administrative requirements for scholarship organizations
Summary
Sen. Sue Vinton presented SB 253 to front‑load certification and increase reporting for Student Scholarship Organizations in the Big Sky Scholarship program. Proponents said the changes add transparency and accountability; DOR staff flagged potential FTE needs for implementation.
Senator Sue Vinton opened the hearing on Senate Bill 253, which would revise certification and reporting processes for Student Scholarship Organizations (SSOs) participating in the Big Sky Scholarship program. Vinton said the bill does not change the underlying scholarship program but would require SSOs to be certified by the Department of Revenue up front, submit biannual certification and post…
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