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HB 203 LE Comparison Tool
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This tool has been created to assist Montana School Districts with estimating costs of HB203 legislation. This tool is based on FY 2024 data as it exists 01/01/2024. Actual billing and calculations will be based on FY2025 budget information. MASBO will update the sheet at which time new data will become available.
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Enter LE # for district of residence and district of choice.
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School
Percentage
EL Tuition
HS Tuition
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School of Residence LE
1230Lame Deer H S1.54% $ 124.30
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School of Choice LE
1189Hardin H S14.35% $ 1,154.91
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Per HB203, Districts will chose the lessor precentage between the two districts.
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No district will pay more than the 35.3% cap, and the results of this tool will cap at that percentage/amount.
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Please Note: This tool does not address special needs tuition which is calculated per actual cost and which can be used for expanded spending versus being incorporated in calculating the net levy requirement. To calculate special needs tuition costs for in district students, please utilize the spreadsheet provided by OPI on the OPI Tuition Website. The link to the OPI website and HB 203 have been provided below for your convenience.
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OPI Tuition Website
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HB203
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