All Roll Calls
Yes: 271 • No: 126
MontanaHB 1569th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)HouseWALLET
Implement K-12 Inflation
Sponsored By: David Bedey (Republican)
Became Law
AppropriationsSchools and EducationSchool Finance
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Higher base funding for Montana schools
The law raises base funding for Montana schools starting with school years that begin July 1, 2025. High schools get $364,401 in FY2026 and $375,333 after; add $18,221 per 80 ANB over 800 in FY2026 and $18,768 after. K–6 and elementary get $60,732 in FY2026 and $62,554 after (for 250 ANB or fewer); add $3,037 per 25 ANB over 250 in FY2026 and $3,128 after. Grades 7–8 get $121,466 in FY2026 and $125,110 after; add $6,073 per 45 ANB over 450 in FY2026 and $6,255 after. The first‑ANB maximum rates also rise to $8,317 (high school) and $6,496 (elementary) in FY2026, then $8,567 and $6,691; phase‑down rules remain.
More funds for teachers and special education
Starting with school years that begin July 1, 2025, several payments rise. The quality educator payment is $3,783 per eligible FTE in FY2026 and $3,896 after. The data‑for‑achievement rate is $24.29 per ANB in FY2026 and $25.02 after. The statewide special education allocation equals the greater of statewide ANB times $311.63 in FY2026 ($320.98 after) or last year’s total allocation.
Changes start July 1, 2025
The act takes effect July 1, 2025. It applies to school fiscal years that begin on or after July 1, 2025.
More support for American Indian education
The law boosts targeted support for American Indian education starting with school years that begin July 1, 2025. Districts receive $249 per enrolled American Indian student in FY2026 and $256 each year after. The Indian Education for All payment is $25.37 per ANB in FY2026 and $26.13 after, with at least $100 per district.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
David Bedey
Republican • House
Cosponsors
John Fuller
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/21/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 33 • No: 17
House vote • 3/14/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 34 • No: 15
House vote • 1/27/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 77 • No: 21
House vote • 1/22/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 85 • No: 15
House vote • 1/22/2025
AMD-HB0015.001.003 Romano DO PASS
Yes: 42 • No: 58
Actions Timeline
Chapter Number Assigned
4/1/2025HouseSigned by Governor
4/1/2025HouseTransmitted to Governor
3/25/2025HouseSigned by President
3/25/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
3/24/2025HouseReturned from Enrolling
3/24/2025HouseSent to Enrolling
3/21/2025House3rd Reading Concurred
3/21/2025SenateCommittee Report--Bill Concurred
3/20/2025SenateCommittee Executive Action--Bill Concurred
3/20/2025SenateHearing
3/17/2025SenateRereferred to Committee
3/14/2025Senate2nd Reading Concurred
3/14/2025SenateCommittee Report--Bill Concurred
2/24/2025SenateCommittee Executive Action--Bill Concurred
2/20/2025SenateHearing
2/14/2025SenateReferred to Committee
2/13/2025SenateFirst Reading
1/28/2025SenateTransmitted to Senate
1/27/2025House3rd Reading Passed
1/27/2025HouseCommittee Report--Bill Passed
1/24/2025HouseCommittee Executive Action--Bill Passed
1/23/2025HouseHearing
1/22/2025HouseRereferred to Committee
1/22/2025House2nd Reading Passed
1/22/2025House
Bill Text
As Amended (Version 2)
3/24/2025
Enrolled
3/24/2025
Introduced
12/9/2024