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Bill would reimburse districts for isolated pupils; Big Sky/Ennis used as example
Summary
House Bill 846 would create a reconciliation payment for pupils unable to access their resident district (example: Big Sky pupils tied to Ennis taxes). Sponsor and proponents described petition processes, a June 1 deadline for petitions, an estimated reconciliation payment of about $440,000, and an advisory council for affected parents.
Representative Ken Walsh opened testimony on House Bill 846, telling the committee the bill addresses pupils who are unable to access on‑site services in their resident school district and establishes a reconciliation payment process for the district that educates them.
Lance Melton of the Montana School Boards Association, speaking for the Coalition of Advocates for Montana's Public Schools, described the Big Sky–Ennis situation: a small number of Madison County residents who live near Big Sky but whose taxes are collected by Ennis Public Schools. Melton said the bill creates a petition process to the county superintendent to identify…
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