Montana Senate advances "STARS Act" education funding bill

Montana Senate advances "STARS Act" education funding bill

The Montana Senate has given initial approval to a bill that would provide more funding to school districts if they increase their basic teacher pay.House Bill 252, known as the STARS Act, passed 40-10 Tuesday. It will go to the Senate Finance and Claims Committee before a possible final vote on the Senate floor.(Watch the video to hear reaction to the STARS Act's progress.) Montana Senate advances "STARS Act" education funding billThe STARS Act…

Major education bill advances, would boost starting teacher pay

Photo illustration by Getty Images.Sen. John Fuller championed a $55 million education bill by reminding the Senate of his fiscally conservative values. “Some of you may know that I’m so tight, I squeak when I walk, but I do support public education, and I support it fiercely,” Fuller, R-Kalispell, said on Tuesday. Sen. Sara Novak, a Democrat from Anaconda, said House Bill 252 isn’t perfect, but it’s a step in the right direction, and it will he…

'STARS Act' education funding bill advance in Montana Senate

The Montana Senate has given initial approval to a bill that would provide more funding to school districts if they increase their basic teacher pay.House Bill 252, known as the STARS Act, passed 40-10 Tuesday. It will go to the Senate Finance and Claims Committee before a possible final vote on the Senate floor.WATCH: Montana Senate advances "STARS Act" education funding billThe STARS Act makes a number of changes to school funding laws, includ…

Op-Ed: MT's Kids Deserve More Than the Bare Minimum

As moms, educators, and lawmakers, we came to the Capitol this session with one clear goal: to improve opportunity for Montana's kids. But with just weeks left in the legislative session, we're concerned that we may leave Helena having done only the bare minimum-and that's not good enough. Montana's future depends on the investments we make in our children today. If we want...