June 9, 2023
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Filing window opens for school board trustee candidates
School elections are coming up and people wishing to serve on a school board have until March 28 to file paperwork to appear on the ballot.
Lawsuit challenges education bill for students with disabilities as unconstitutional
A bill proposed to help children with disabilities actually represents a “staggering” loss of funding to public schools in the form of a “blank check,” would be a hit to rural districts, and unconstitutionally routes state money to private institutions “at the discretion of private individuals,” according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Donors have limited window to support schools and get dollar-for-dollar tax credits
The race begins for Montana public and private schools to secure a slice of $5 million in donations — and for donors to get dollar-for-dollar tax credits in return for supporting innovative education or scholarships.
Charter school bills will damage Montana’s public education system
Every parent remembers the day they took their child to the first day of school. It pulls at your heartstrings. Fortunately, in Montana, we knew our children were in good hands.