Montana § 20-7-1705 - Parent Responsibilities
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 20-7-1705 — Parent Responsibilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-7-1705. Parent Responsibilities
Parent responsibilities. (1) In order for a qualified student to participate in the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account program during the time periods designated by the superintendent of public instruction pursuant to 20-7-1706 , the superintendent of public instruction shall require parents of qualified students who wish to participate in the program to notify the superintendent of public instruction and sign a contract with the superintendent of public instruction to do the following: (a) utilize account funds to procure allowable educational resources under 20-7-1704 to develop the qualified student's full educational potential; (b) release the resident school district from all obligations to educate the qualified student, including any requirements that the district provide a free and appropriate education to the qualified student or develop an individualized education program for the qualified student; (c) submit to the superintendent of public instruction copies of receipts for allowable educational resources for reimbursement; (d) if the qualified student is re-enrolled in a public school, immediately notify the superintendent of public instruction; and (e) if the qualified student enrolls at a qualified school, ensure that the qualified student: (i) remains in attendance unless excused by the qualified school for illness or other good cause; and (ii) complies with the qualified school's published policies. (2) If a qualified student re-enrolls full-time in a public school district, the superintendent of public instruction shall terminate payments for the student to the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 20-7-1705
What does Montana Code Annotated § 20-7-1705 cover?
Section 20-7-1705 ("Parent Responsibilities") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Montana § 20-7-1705?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 20-7-1705 apply to my situation?
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