Montana Administrative Code

10.64.504 SPECIAL SERVICE ENTRANCE DOORS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-10-111 MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 381, Eff. 2/26/82; REP, 1987 MAR p. 104, Eff. 1/30/87.

10.64.505 POWER LIFT (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-10-111 MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 381, Eff. 2/26/82; REP, 1987 MAR p. 104, Eff. 1/30/87.

10.64.506 FASTENING DEVICES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-10-111 MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 381, Eff. 2/26/82; REP, 1987 MAR p. 104, Eff. 1/30/87.

10.64.507 RESTRAINING DEVICES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-10-111 MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 381, Eff. 2/26/82; REP, 1987 MAR p. 104, Eff. 1/30/87.

10.64.508 SPECIAL LIGHT (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-10-111 MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 381, Eff. 2/26/82; REP, 1987 MAR p. 104, Eff. 1/30/87.

10.64.509 AISLES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-10-111 MCA, NEW, 1982 MAR p. 381, Eff. 2/26/82 History: REP, 1987 MAR p. 104, Eff. 1/30/87.

10.64.510 SEATING ARRANGEMENTS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-10-111 MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 381, Eff. 2/26/82; REP, 1987 MAR p. 104, Eff. 1/30/87.

10.64.511 GLAZING (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-10-111 MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 381, Eff. 2/26/82; REP, 1987 MAR p. 104, Eff. 1/30/87.

10.64.512 HEATERS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-10-111 MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 381, Eff. 2/26/82; REP, 1987 MAR p. 104, Eff. 1/30/87.

10.64.513 COMMUNICATIONS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-10-111 MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 381, Eff. 2/26/82; REP, 1987 MAR p. 104, Eff. 1/30/87.

10.64.514 REGULAR SERVICE ENTRANCE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-10-111 MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 381, Eff. 2/26/82; REP, 1987 MAR p. 104, Eff. 1/30/87.

10.64.515 EXHAUST SYSTEM (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-10-111 MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 381, Eff. 2/26/82; REP, 1987 MAR p. 104, Eff. 1/30/87.

10.64.516 TYPE A SCHOOL BUSES USED FOR SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-10-111 MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 381, Eff. 2/26/82; REP, 1987 MAR p. 104, Eff. 1/30/87.

10.64.601 GENERAL (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-10-111 MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 382, Eff. 2/26/82; AMD, 1985 MAR p. 274, Eff. 3/29/85; AMD, 1987 MAR p. 103, Eff. 1/30/87; REP, 1993 MAR p. 684, Eff. 4/30/93.…

10.64.602 APPLICATION (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-10-111 MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 382, Eff. 2/26/82; REP, 1993 MAR p. 684, Eff. 4/30/93.

10.64.603 SPECIAL EOUIPMEMT (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-10-111 MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 382, Eff. 2/26/82; REP, 1993 MAR p. 684, Eff. 4/30/93.

10.64.604 INSPECTIONS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121 MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-10-111 MCA History: NEW, 1982 MAR p. 382, Eff. 2/26/82; AMD, 1985 MAR p. 274, Eff. 3/29/85; REP, 1993 MAR p. 684, Eff. 4/30/93.

10.64.701 CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHING TRANSPORTATION AREAS (1) Relationship to School Law. The criteria must fit into the framework of school law for the administration of public schools, such as transfer of pupils, payment of tuition and other principles of school administration. …

10.65.101 POLICY GOVERNING PUPIL INSTRUCTION-RELATED DAYS APPROVED FOR BASE FUNDING PROGRAM CALCULATIONS (1) A school which in any fiscal year was in session for at least the minimum aggregate hours required ( 20-1-301 , MCA) may count for the year's foundation program a maximum …

10.65.102 APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SCHEDULE PUPIL INSTRUCTION-RELATED DAYS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-2-121, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-1-304, MCA History: Eff. 7/1/62; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; REP, 1998 MAR p. 349, Eff. 1/30/98.

10.65.103 PROGRAM OF APPROVED PUPIL INSTRUCTION-RELATED DAYS (1) A copy of the program planned and executed for each day approved by the board of trustees (except the annual instructional and professional development meetings) must be kept on file in the office of the appropriate…

10.65.201 POLICY STATEMENT ON KINDERGARTEN ACCREDITATION AND SCHEDULE VARIANCES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-2-121, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-1-302, MCA History: Eff. 3/12/74; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1983 MAR p. 220, Eff. 3/18/1983; AMD, 1988 MAR p. 1526, Eff. 9/1/…

10.65.202 LOCAL DISTRICT PARTICIPATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-2-121, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-1-302, MCA History: Eff. 3/12/74; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1983 MAR p. 220, Eff. 3/18/1983; AMD, 1988 MAR p. 1526, Eff. 9/1/88; REP, 1998 MAR p. 349, Eff. 1/30/98.…

10.65.301 GENERAL (1) The Board of Public Education shall determine whether a private institution provides instruction in the program the board prescribes. (2) The Board of Public Education had designated as the basic instructional program the educational curriculum set forth in …

10.65.302 PROCEDURES FOR ATTENDANCE OFFICER (1) The attendance officer is mandated to enforce the compulsory attendance provision of Montana school law and has been vested with the necessary police and investigatory powers to enforce compulsory attendance provisions of Montana la…

10.65.303 PROCEDURES FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT (1) The county superintendent as an elected local school official must meet certain teaching and administrative qualifications in school matters. The county superintendent has general supervision of the schools of his county and is r…

10.66.101 REQUIREMENTS WHICH MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO RECEIVE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMAS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-2-114, 20-2-121, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-2-121, 20-4-120, MCA History: Eff. 9/13/71; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1982 MAR p. 382, Eff. 2/26/82; …

10.66.102 WAIVER OF AGE REQUIREMENT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-2-114, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-2-121, MCA History: Eff. 9/13/71; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1994 MAR p. 167, Eff. 1/28/94; REP, 2013 MAR p. 412, Eff. 3/29/13.

10.66.103 METHOD OF APPLYING (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-2-114, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-2-121, MCA History: Eff. 9/13/71; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1994 MAR p. 167, Eff. 1/28/94; REP, 2013 MAR p. 412, Eff. 3/29/13.

10.66.104 FEES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-2-114, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-2-121, MCA History: Eff. 9/13/71; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1988 MAR p. 1526, Eff. 7/15/88; AMD, 1994 MAR p. 167, Eff. 1/28/94; AMD, 2002 MAR p. 2188, Eff. 8/16/02; REP, 2013 MAR p. 412, Eff…

10.66.105 WAITING PERIOD FOR RETESTING (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-2-114, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-2-121, MCA History: Eff. 9/13/71; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1994 MAR p. 167, Eff. 1/28/94; REP, 2013 MAR p. 412, Eff. 3/29/13.

10.66.106 ISSUANCE OF EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMAS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-2-114, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-2-121, MCA History: Eff. 9/13/71; ARM Pub.11/26/77; AMD, 1994 MAR p. 167, Eff. 1/28/94; REP, 2013 MAR p. 412, Eff. 3/29/13.

10.66.107 OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-2-114, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-2-121, MCA History: Eff. 9/13/71; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1994 MAR p. 167, Eff. 1/28/94; REP, 2013 MAR p. 412, Eff. 3/29/13.

10.66.108 OFFICIAL GED TEST CENTERS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-2-114, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-2-121, MCA History: Eff. 9/13/71; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1994 MAR p. 167, Eff. 1/28/94; REP, 2013 MAR p. 412, Eff. 3/29/13.

10.66.109 DEFINITIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 20-2-114, MCA Implementing statute(s): 20-2-121, MCA History: Eff. 9/13/71; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1994 MAR p. 167, Eff. 1/28/94; REP, 2013 MAR p. 412, Eff. 3/29/13.

10.66.110 DEFINITIONS (1) For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms apply: (a) "Alternative educational options" means a state-approved educational program designed to provide a secondary education outside a traditional high school setting (e.g., Job Corps, Youth Chal…

10.66.111 QUALIFCATIONS FOR CANDIDATE TO RECEIVE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMAS (1) Candidates shall not be currently enrolled in school or have received an accredited high school diploma or high school equivalency credential. (2) Candidates shall receive a high school equivale…

10.66.112 QUALIFICATIONS – EXCEPTIONS (1) Candidates 17 and 18 years of age are eligible to test and receive HSE diplomas provided the candidate: (a) submits to the HSE testing center prior to testing, an original, official school document that clearly identifies the candidate by…

10.66.113 AGE REQUIREMENT – WAIVER (1) A 16-year old candidate may receive a waiver of the age requirement if documentation is submitted and approved by the state HSE test administrator (ARM 10.66.111), as follows: (a) a completed, signed, and notarized 16-year old age waiver app…

10.66.114 REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING (1) The following items must be submitted to an official HSE testing center prior to testing: (a) picture identification issued by tribal, state, or federal authorities; (b) appropriate documentation pursuant to ARM 10.66.112 or ARM 10.66.113 if…

10.66.115 FEES (1) Upon advice and consent of the Board of Public Education, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall establish a schedule of fees that may be charged for the administration of the HSE test. The schedule of fees shall be commensurate with the testing program…

10.66.116 RETESTING (1) Retests must be administered in a test form not previously taken by the examinee and in compliance with the testing service requirements. (2) Candidates who previously received a Montana high school equivalency credential may retest if higher scores are re…

10.66.117 ISSUANCE OF EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMAS AND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS (1) All HSE diplomas are issued by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Official transcripts and diplomas will be awarded to those who successfully complete the HSE test. Candidates will have access to test …

10.66.118 OFFICIAL HSE TEST CENTERS (1) Official HSE test centers may be established as needed with the approval and inspection by the state HSE administrator. (2) Each Montana HSE test center must meet the requirements, policies, and procedures as proscribed by their individual …

10.66.201 OPERATIONS (1) Any Montana school district, community college or publicly-supported Montana-based educational institution (job corps) may enter into a contract with the American council on education to operate the external diploma program. (2) Programs approved by the A…

10.66.202 ELIGIBILITY (1) The candidates must be residents of the state of Montana who have attained their twenty first birthday. (a) A person is a resident of the state, if any of the following conditions are met: (i) Has resided in the state for thirty consecutive days prior to…

10.66.203 ENROLLMENT (1) Each individual enrolling in the external diploma program will be evaluated by program staff in accordance with standards and procedures established by the American council on education. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121(10) and 20-7-131, MCA Implemen…