Maddy summaryHB 499 extends Montana's Grow Your Own Grant Program through 2029 (previously ending in 2027) and expands eligibility to include postsecondary institutions like universities and tribal colleges. The bill allows these institutions to receive grants to develop teacher training pathways, removes a requirement to convert student grants into loans if recipients don't teach in shortage areas, and revises credit requirements for high school students. It directly affects rural and reservation school districts facing teacher shortages, postsecondary institutions developing education programs, and students pursuing teaching careers through the program. The legislation includes a $500,000 appropriation for the 2025-2027 biennium to support these expanded grant opportunities.
Rep. Thedis Crowe
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97%
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Lower than 94% of chamber peers
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Higher than 82% of chamber peers
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Extend the grow your own grant program
Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends state grant program funding for teacher training, directly increasing appropriations for education under subject 'Appropriations'.
EducationSupports EducationExtends grant program through 2029, expands eligibility to universities/tribal colleges for teacher training, removes loan conversion requirement, and revises credit requirements - directly advancing education funding and access.
Signed into law Jun 20, 2025
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