State • Montana
HB 499: Extend the grow your own grant program
Thedis CroweEnacted
HB 499 status: Enacted — Chapter Number Assigned (updated Jun 20, 2025).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100
Bill summary
OfficialExtend the grow your own grant program. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct effect identified
Risks
- No direct effect identified
Economy
Positive Outlook
65%
Benefits
- Supports workforce development and professional training
- May reduce costs associated with teacher recruitment
Risks
- Requires ongoing state appropriations
- Dependent on effective program management
Society
Positive Outlook
80%
Benefits
- Addresses teacher shortages in local districts
- Promotes higher education and career pathways
Risks
- Potential for uneven access across rural versus urban districts
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
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Where it stands
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