Montana Administrative Code

10.55.1201 ARTS PROGRAM DELIVERY STANDARDS (1) In general, a basic program in arts shall: (a) meet the following conditions: (i) incorporate visual arts (e.g., drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, film, electronic media, sculpture, applied design, installation) ; (ii) inc…

10.55.1301 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM DELIVERY STANDARDS (1) In general, a basic health and physical education program shall: (a) meet the following conditions: (i) maintain class size in accordance with other curriculum areas; (ii) focus on the knowledge and skills ne…

10.55.1302 HEALTH ENHANCEMENT PARTICIPATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-2-114, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-2-121, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 342, Eff. 7/1/89; REP, 2023 MAR p. 255, Eff. 7/1/23.

10.55.1401 MATHEMATICS PROGRAM DELIVERY STANDARDS (1) In general, a basic mathematics program, shall: (a) meet the following conditions: (i) provide a well-articulated curriculum that challenges students to learn increasingly more sophisticated mathematical ideas; and (ii) provid…

10.55.1501 SCIENCE PROGRAM DELIVERY STANDARDS (1) In general, a basic program in science shall: (a) meet the following conditions: (i) maintain an environment that recognizes scientific knowledge as the product of inquiry and is continually subject to review, verification, and re…

10.55.1601 SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAM DELIVERY STANDARDS (1) In general, a basic program in social studies shall: (a) meet the following conditions: (i) use strategies and methods that incorporate multiple perspectives as a basic component of social studies instruction; (ii) support …

10.55.1701 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM DELIVERY STANDARDS (1) In general, a basic program in career and vocational/technical education shall: (a) meet the following conditions: (i) skill development leading to lifelong pursuits; (ii) program development in consultation…

10.55.1801 LIBRARY MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY PROGRAM DELIVERY STANDARDS (1) In general, a basic program in library media shall: (a) meet the following conditions: (i) establish scheduling to ensure that libraries respond to information needs, foster intellectual curiosity, a…

10.55.1901 SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM DELIVERY STANDARDS (1) In general, school counseling shall: (a) meet the following conditions: (i) provide a comprehensive, preventive, and developmentally planned program to all students systematically; (ii) develop and implement a counseling…

10.55.2003 SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-114, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p, 342, Eff. 7/1/89; AMD, 1994 MAR p. 166, Eff. 1/28/94; REP, 2000 MAR p. 3340, Eff. 12/8/00.

10.55.201 INTRODUCTION (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-7-101 MCA, Eff. 7/1/76 History: REP, 1982 MAR p. 379, Eff. 2/26/82.

10.55.202 BOARD OF TRUSTEES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-1-301, 20-1-303 MCA History: ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1979 MAR p. 158, Eff. 2/16/79; AMD, 1979 MAR p. 1125, Eff. 9/28/79; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 606, Eff. 6/26/81;…

10.55.203 ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-401, 20-4-402 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/76; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1987 MAR p. 102, Eff. 1/30/87; REP, 1989 MAR p. 342, Eff. 7/1/89.

10.55.204 PRINCIPAL (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-403 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/76; AMD, 1979 MAR p. 446, Eff. 5/11/79; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 607, Eff. 6/26/81; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 1492, Eff. 11/13/81; AMD, 1982 MAR p. 2017,…

10.55.205 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101, 20-2-121(6) MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101, 20-1-304 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/76; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 608, Eff. 6/26/81; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 1492, Eff. 11/13/81; AMD, 1982 MAR p. 217…

10.55.206 REPORTS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-3-324, 20-7-102 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/76; REP, 1981 MAR p. 608, Eff. 6/26/81.

10.55.207 STUDENT RECORDS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/76; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 608, Eff. 6/26/81; AMD, 1982 MAR p. 2176, Eff. 12/31/82; AMD, 1984 MAR p. 827, Eff. 5/18/84; REP, 1989 MAR p.…

10.55.208 EXTRACURRICULAR FUNDS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-9-504 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/76; REP, 1981 MAR p. 608, Eff. 6/26/81.

10.55.209 STANDARD SCHOOL DAY (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-1-101, 20-1-302, 20-9-311 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/76; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; REP, 1989 MAR p. 342, Eff. 7/1/89.

10.55.210 SCHOOL MORALE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/76; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; REP, 1989 MAR p. 342, Eff. 7/1/89.

10.55.2101 WORLD LANGUAGES PROGRAM DELIVERY STANDARDS (1) In general, a basic program in world languages shall: (a) meet the following conditions: (i) consistent and continual experience with the target language and culture; (ii) access to native speakers or experts, authentic cu…

10.55.2201 COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM DELIVERY STANDARDS (1) In general, a basic program in computer science education shall: (a) meet the following conditions: (i) provide a well-articulated integrated curriculum that challenges students to learn increasingly more sophisticated co…

10.55.2301 TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION PROGRAM DELIVERY STANDARDS (1) In general, a basic program in technology integration education shall: (a) meet the following conditions: (i) development of skills that lead to lifelong pursuits; (ii) provide opportunities for authentic applicatio…

10.55.301 INTRODUCTION (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/76; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; REP, 1982 MAR p. 379, Eff. 2/26/82.

10.55.302 CERTIFICATES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-101, 20-4-202 MCA History: NEW, Eff. 7/1/76; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 609, Eff. 6/26/81; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 1492, Eff. 11/13/81; AMD, 1982 MAR p. 2176, Eff. 12/31/82; AM…

10.55.303 TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-4-101, 20-4-202 MCA History: NEW, Eff. 7/1/77; AMD, 1978 MAR p. 1492, Eff. 10/27/78; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 609, Eff. 6/26/81; AMD, 1985 MAR p. 599, Eff. 5/31/…

10.55.304 TEACHER LOAD: HIGH SCHOOL, JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND GRADES 7 AND 8 BUDGETED AT HIGH SCHOOL RATES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA History: NEW, Eff. 7/1/76; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 609, Eff. …

10.55.305 TEACHER LOAD: ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/77; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 610, Eff. 6/26/81; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 1492, Eff. 11/13/81; REP, 1989 MAR p. 342, Eff. 7/1/89.…

10.55.401 INTRODUCTION (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/76; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; REP, 1982 MAR p. 379, Eff. 2/26/82.

10.55.402 BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM: HIGH SCHOOL, JUNIOR HIGH, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND GRADES 7 AND 8 BUDGETED AT HIGH SCHOOL RATES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121(7), 20-7-101, and 20-7-111 MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-7-111, 20-2-121(7) and 20-7-101 MC…

10.55.403 BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM: ELEMENTARY (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-111 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/77; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 613, Eff. 6/25/81; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 1492, Eff. 11/13/81; AMD, 1982…

10.55.404 LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES, K-12 (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-202 MCA History: Sec. (3) Eff. 7/1/77; Remaining Sec. Eff. 7/1/76; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 613, Eff. 6/26/81; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 1492…

10.55.405 LIBRARY SERVICES ELEMENTARY (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-202 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/77; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; REP, 1981 MAR p. 613, Eff. 6/26/81.

10.55.405A GIFTED AND TALENTED (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121(7) and (11) MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA History: NEW, 1984 MAR p. 1182, Eff. 7/1/90; REP, 1987 MAR p. 591, Eff. 5/15/87.

10.55.406 GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING: HIGH SCHOOL, JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND 7 AND 8 GRADES FUNDED AT HIGH SCHOOL RATES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/76; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD,…

10.55.407 GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING: ELEMENTARY (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/76; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; REP, 1989 MAR p. 342, Eff. 7/1/89.

10.55.410 SPECIAL EDUCATION: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) School Facilities Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-402 MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 2018, Eff. 11/11/82; REP, 1989 MAR p. 342, Eff. 7/1/89.

10.55.501 INTRODUCTION Final File Not Found. It is now created. Please edit it: D:\MTRules_Files\MT\ARM\200709\Rules\10\10.55.501.htm Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/76; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; REP, 1982 MAR p. 379…

10.55.502 SITE AND GROUNDS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-6-621, MCA History: Eff. 7/1/76; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1984 MAR p. 827, Eff. 5/18/84; REP, 1989 MAR p. 342, Eff. 7/1/89.

10.55.503 SCHOOL PLANT AND FACILITIES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-3-324, 20-6-622, 20-6-624 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/76; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 615, Eff. 6/26/81; AMD, 1982 MAR p. 2176, Eff. 12/31/82; A…

10.55.504 MAINTENANCE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/76; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1984 MAR p. 827, Eff. 5/18/84; REP, 1989 MAR p. 342, Eff 7/1/89.

10.55.505 SAFETY (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-7-101 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-1-401 MCA History: Eff. 7/1/76; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 616, Eff. 6/26/81; REP, 1986 MAR p. 1020, Eff. 6/13/86.

10.55.601 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS: PROCEDURES (1) The Board of Public Education adopts standards of accreditation upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. (2) The Board of Public Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction establish procedur…

10.55.602 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms apply: (1) "Accreditation" means certification by the Board of Public Education that a school meets the adopted standards of the Board of Public Education for a specified school year. (2) "Assessment" mea…

10.55.603 CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT (1) Local school districts shall develop and implement a proficiency-based learning model that includes curriculum aligned to all content standards and appropriate learning progressions. (2) School districts shall review, update, and align thei…