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House committee hears bill to let commissioner place Montana medical students beyond a single out‑of‑state agreement
Summary
Representative David Beatty told the House Education Committee HB 317 would repeal a 2019 statutory requirement tying the commissioner of higher education to a contract with a specific osteopathic school, restoring flexibility to place Montana students at multiple medical programs while preserving the option to keep the Idaho agreement.
Representative David Beatty opened a hearing on House Bill 317, saying the bill would repeal a 2019 statute that requires the Commissioner of Higher Education to negotiate a contract with a specific school of osteopathic medicine to reserve slots for Montana residents. Beatty said the original requirement helped address a primary‑care doctor shortage but now…
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