Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMontanaIn Committee
HB 339: Fund 6th graders in middle school at high school ANB rates along with 7th and 8th graders
Melissa Romano
HB 339 status: In Committee — (S) Died in Committee (updated Jun 9, 2025).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill seeks to increase the state funding rate for 6th-grade students, adjusting it to match the higher funding rate currently provided for 7th and 8th-grade students.
Who is affected
Montana school districts that include 6th-grade students and the students themselves.
Requirements and enforcement
The state funding formula would be amended to standardize the average number belonging (ANB) rate for 6th grade.
Costs and funding
The abstract does not state the total cost; however, the bill would increase overall state spending on K-12 education.
When it takes effect
The bill died in committee during the 2025 session.
Potential benefits
Provides more funding parity for 6th-grade education and provides school districts with additional financial flexibility.
Risks and tradeoffs
The bill lacks specific mandates regarding the allocation of funds within school districts and provides no information on the resulting state budget impact.
What is still unknown
The total projected state expenditure and the specific impact on school programming remain unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increases per-pupil funding for 6th graders
- Harmonizes funding across middle school grades
- Potentially stabilizes school district budgets
Risks
- Increases state fiscal expenditure requirements
- Potentially diverts funds from other state priorities
- Lacks evidence on long-term budgetary sustainability
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Improved equity in education funding for 6th graders
- Supports consistent resource levels in middle school years
- Reduces budget-related constraints for early middle school programming
Risks
- Uncertainty in how schools will allocate increased funding
- Risk of funds being absorbed by overhead rather than instruction
- Potential inequity if some districts benefit more than others
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
Source provided is only a brief abstract.
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Where it stands
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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