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This bill modifies the existing law governing the Community Choice School Commission by expanding its funding capabilities. Specifically, the bill clarifies that the commission can now seek and receive public funding in addition to its existing ability to accept gifts and donations from private sources. The commission is explicitly authorized to accept donations from individual private donors, and these funds can be deposited into the community choice school account for either commission operations or distribution to choice schools at the commission's discretion. Choice schools are alternative public schools that provide different educational approaches, and this bill aims to provide more financial flexibility for the commission overseeing these schools. The bill maintains the commission's existing structure of seven members appointed by various state political leaders, who must collectively have expertise in areas like education, governance, and finance. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and approval, allowing the commission to quickly implement these new funding provisions.

Education

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0579