Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMontanaEnacted
HB 499: Extend the grow your own grant program
Thedis Crowe
HB 499 status: Enacted — Chapter Number Assigned (updated Jun 20, 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
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill extends the 'Grow Your Own' grant program, which provides financial support for local residents to obtain teaching credentials.
Who is affected
Local residents seeking teaching careers and school districts facing staffing shortages.
Requirements and enforcement
Participants must meet criteria to receive training funding under the established program guidelines.
Costs and funding
The program requires state-funded appropriations; specific dollar amounts are not stated in the source.
When it takes effect
The bill has been enacted, meaning the extension takes effect according to standard Montana legislative enactment procedures.
Potential benefits
Supports teacher pipeline development and reduces barriers to entry for local residents.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for inconsistent program delivery and the requirement for long-term fiscal commitment.
What is still unknown
The exact number of beneficiaries and the long-term impact on teacher retention rates remain unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Provides direct financial support for teacher training
- Supports local workforce development initiatives
- May reduce long-term recruitment costs for school districts
Risks
- Requires ongoing state budget appropriations
- Potential for misallocation of grant funds
- Adds to state fiscal expenditure obligations
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Helps address systemic teacher shortages
- Supports local residents pursuing teaching careers
- Improves quality of life through enhanced educational staffing
Risks
- Geographic availability of programs may vary
- Program participation does not guarantee career retention
- Implementation success depends on training program quality
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
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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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
LegiScan returned a PDF-only document. PDF extraction is not enabled in this build, so the pipeline used a safer fallback.
Analysis scope
Source material is limited to an OpenStates abstract.
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Where it stands
Official recordChapter Number Assigned
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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