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StateMontanaIntroduced
HB 861: Provide statewide access to a K-12 digital toolkit
Eric Tilleman
HB 861 status: Introduced — (H) Veto Override (updated Jul 15, 2025).
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What this bill does
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Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill proposes providing all K-12 students in Montana with access to a state-funded online learning toolkit.
Who is affected
K-12 students, school districts, and potential educational technology vendors.
Requirements and enforcement
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Costs and funding
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When it takes effect
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Potential benefits
Potential for increased access to educational resources for students across the state.
Risks and tradeoffs
Lack of detail regarding data privacy, potential for unfunded mandates on school districts, and unknown fiscal impact.
What is still unknown
The specific software or tools provided, the method of vendor selection, the total cost to the state, and the duration of access.
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Impact analysis
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