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MONTANA: Special Needs Equal Opportunity Education Savings Account Program

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  • State: MONTANA
  • PROGRAM OVERVIEW: PROGRAM OVERVIEW
  • Program Name:
    • Option name: Montana Special Needs Equal Opportunity Education Savings Account Program, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      20-7-1701. Short title. This part may be cited as the "Students With Special Needs Equal Opportunity Act".

      , Option link: https://casetext.com/statute/arkansas-code-of-1987/title-6-education/subtitle-2-elementary-and-secondary-education-generally/chapter-18-students/subchapter-25-arkansas-childrens-educational-freedom-account-program/section-6-18-2504-state-board-of-education-rules
  • Year Launched: 2024
  • Fund Administrator:
    • Option name: Superintendent of Public Instruction, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      Montana Special Needs Equal Opportunity Education Savings Account -- Funding And Administration
      20-7-1709. Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account -- funding and administration. (1) Following receipt of a signed contract pursuant to 20-7-1705, the superintendent of public instruction shall notify the resident school district of the qualifying student's participation in the program and the amount calculated by dividing the student's ESA student amount by 10. (2) Beginning with the next distribution of BASE aid payments pursuant to 20-9-344 for the months of August through May, the resident school district shall remit to the office of public instruction the amount calculated in subsection (1) for each participating student by no later than the 10th of the month following the BASE aid distribution. (3) The money remitted under subsection (2):
      (a) must be from the district's general fund;
      (b) may not include revenue from the guarantee account described in 20-9-622; and
      (c) must be accounted for under rules adopted by the superintendent of public instruction.
      (4) The superintendent of public instruction shall account for the money remitted under subsection (2) as follows:
      (a) 95% of the money must be deposited in accounts within the special needs equal opportunity education savings trust established in 20-7-1710 to be used only for reimbursing parents for the purchase of allowable educational resources pursuant to 20-7-1704; and
      (b) 5% of the money must be deposited in the office of public instruction special needs equal opportunity ESA administration account established in subsection (7).
      (5) The office of public instruction shall ensure that the participating student is included in the resident school district's ANB calculation pursuant to 20-9-311 in any year that the student remains otherwise eligible for inclusion and participates in the program. No other school district may count the student for ANB purposes. The participating student is not considered to be enrolled in the resident school district.
      (6) The office of public instruction shall administer the individual student accounts pursuant to subsection (4)(a) so that:
      (a) reimbursements are made promptly to parents for the purchase of allowable educational resources for a participating student pursuant to 20-7-1704; and
      (b) on a student's 24th birthday, the student's account is closed and any remaining funds in the student's account are returned to the guarantee account described in 20-9-622.
      (7) .
      (a) There is an office of public instruction special needs equal opportunity ESA administration account within the state special revenue fund created in 17-2-102 consisting of 5% of the money remitted to the office of public instruction pursuant to subsection (2).
      (b) Funds in the office of public instruction special needs equal opportunity ESA administration account are statutorily appropriated, as provided in 17-7-502, to the office of public instruction and must be used for the costs of administering the program.
  • Funding Mechanism:
    • Option name: Formula, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      • ESA student amount" means the sum of: 

        (a) the data-for-achievement payment rate under 20-9-306; 

        (b) the Indian education for all payment rate under 20-9-306; 

        (c) the per-ANB amounts of the instructional block grant and related services block grant under 20-9-321; and 

        (d) the applicable per-ANB maximum rate established in 20-9-306 for the student multiplied by the ratio of adopted general fund budget to maximum general fund budget in the prior year, rounded to the nearest one hundredth and not to exceed 1.00, in the district in which the student is included for ANB purposes under the program.
  • Program Administrator (Gov't):
    • Option name: Superintendent of Public Instruction, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      Montana Special Needs Equal Opportunity Education Savings Account -- Funding And Administration
      20-7-1709. Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account -- funding and administration. (1) Following receipt of a signed contract pursuant to 20-7-1705, the superintendent of public instruction shall notify the resident school district of the qualifying student's participation in the program and the amount calculated by dividing the student's ESA student amount by 10.
      (2) Beginning with the next distribution of BASE aid payments pursuant to 20-9-344 for the months of August through May, the resident school district shall remit to the office of public instruction the amount calculated in subsection (1) for each participating student by no later than the 10th of the month following the BASE aid distribution.
      (3) The money remitted under subsection (2):
      (a) must be from the district's general fund;
      (b) may not include revenue from the guarantee account described in 20-9-622; and
      (c) must be accounted for under rules adopted by the superintendent of public instruction.
      (4) The superintendent of public instruction shall account for the money remitted under subsection (2) as follows:
      (a) 95% of the money must be deposited in accounts within the special needs equal opportunity education savings trust established in 20-7-1710 to be used only for reimbursing parents for the purchase of allowable educational resources pursuant to 20-7-1704; and
      (b) 5% of the money must be deposited in the office of public instruction special needs equal opportunity ESA administration account established in subsection (7).
      (5) The office of public instruction shall ensure that the participating student is included in the resident school district's ANB calculation pursuant to 20-9-311 in any year that the student remains otherwise eligible for inclusion and participates in the program. No other school district may count the student for ANB purposes. The participating student is not considered to be enrolled in the resident school district.
      (6) The office of public instruction shall administer the individual student accounts pursuant to subsection (4)(a) so that:
      (a) reimbursements are made promptly to parents for the purchase of allowable educational resources for a participating student pursuant to 20-7-1704; and
      (b) on a student's 24th birthday, the student's account is closed and any remaining funds in the student's account are returned to the guarantee account described in 20-9-622.
      (7) .
      (a) There is an office of public instruction special needs equal opportunity ESA administration account within the state special revenue fund created in 17-2-102 consisting of 5% of the money remitted to the office of public instruction pursuant to subsection (2).
      (b) Funds in the office of public instruction special needs equal opportunity ESA administration account are statutorily appropriated, as provided in 17-7-502, to the office of public instruction and must be used for the costs of administering the program.
  • Third Party Administrator: None
  • Role of DOE:
    • Option name: Program Administrator, Option type: None, Option description:

      21-2-906. Duties of the state superintendent of
      public instruction to administer the education savings accounts program.

      (a)   The   state   superintendent   of   public   instruction
      shall:
  • Application Window/Dates:
    • Option name: At least biannually (b/w Sept 1-Jan 1 & Mar 1-Jun 1), Option type: Popup, Option description:
      20-7-1706. Responsibilities of superintendent of public instruction -- rulemaking. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall make information about the program accessible through printed informational materials and the office of public instruction website to parents, students, and school districts.
      (2) The superintendent of public instruction shall ensure that parents of qualified students receive notice that participation in the program is a parental placement under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1412, along with an explanation of the rights that parentally placed students possess under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act and any applicable state laws and regulations.
      (3) The superintendent of public instruction may remove a qualified student from eligibility for an account if the parent fails to comply with the terms of the contract signed pursuant to 20-7-1705, knowingly misuses account funds, or knowingly fails to comply with the terms of the contract with intent to defraud. If a qualified student is removed from eligibility, the superintendent of public instruction shall suspend the qualified student from the program and shall notify the parent in writing that the qualified student has been suspended and that no further reimbursements from the account will be allowed. The notification must specify the reason for the suspension and state that the parent has 10 business days to respond and take corrective action. If the parent refuses or fails within the 10-day period to contact the superintendent of public instruction or provide information or make a report that is required for reinstatement, the superintendent of public instruction may remove the qualified student from the program pursuant to this subsection. A parent may appeal the superintendent of public instruction's decision pursuant to Title 2, chapter 4, part 6.
      (4) The superintendent of public instruction may refer cases of substantial misuse of account funds to the attorney general for investigation if the superintendent of public instruction obtains evidence of fraudulent use of an account.
      (5) The superintendent of public instruction shall establish rules necessary for administering the program that are limited to the following:
      (a) establishment of no fewer than two time periods each year during which a student's parent may notify the superintendent of public instruction of the parent's desire for the student to participate in the program. Each time period must be at least 1 month long. One period must be between September 1 and January 1, and the other time period must be between March 1 and June 1, based on the superintendent of public instruction's determination of school district and parent needs.
      (b) verification of student eligibility pursuant to 20-7-1703;
      (c) creation of a parent contract pursuant to 20-7-1705;
      (d) notification of the resident school district of the student's participation in the program;
      (e) calculation of the amount of the ESA student amount;
      (f) accounting guidance related to the money remitted by school districts under 20-7-1709(2);
      (g) establishment of participation agreements to create a trust interest in the special needs equal opportunity education savings trust established in 20-7-1710 and provision for participation in the program; and
      (h) procedures for reimbursement for the purchase of allowable educational resources from a student's account.
  • Fund Disbursement Frequency:
    • Option name: Reimbursment; Monthly as requested, Option type: None, Option description:

      (c) Payments to each approved ESA shall be disbursed on a quarterly basis by the state superintendent.
  • Average Per-Pupil Funding:
    • Option name: $6000 (elementary) $8000 (high school), Option type: None, Option description:

      (i)     Six      thousand        dollars      ($6,000.00)     for students whose household income is at or below one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the federal poverty level;
  • ELIGIBILITY: ELIGIBILITY
  • Income Limit:
    • Option name: None, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      20-7-1703. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
      (1) "Eligible postsecondary institution" means an accredited postsecondary institution located in Montana.
      (2) "ESA student amount" means the sum of:
      (a) the data-for-achievement payment rate under 20-9-306;
      (b) the Indian education for all payment rate under 20-9-306;
      (c) the per-ANB amounts of the instructional block grant and related services block grant under 20-9-321; and
      (d) the applicable per-ANB maximum rate established in 20-9-306 for the student multiplied by the ratio of adopted general fund budget to maximum general fund budget in the prior year, rounded to the nearest one hundredth and not to exceed 1.00, in the district in which the student is included for ANB purposes under the program.
      (3) "Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account" or "account" means an account within the trust established in 20-7-1710 in which a payment under 20-7-1709 is deposited on behalf of a qualified student for the purpose of reimbursement for the purchase of allowable educational resources pursuant to 20-7-1704 for qualified students.
      (4) "Parent" means a biological parent, adoptive parent, legal guardian, custodian, or other person with legal authority to act on behalf of a qualified student, and whose parental rights have not been terminated.
      (5) "Program" means the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account program established in 20-7-1702.
      (6) "Qualified school" means a nonpublic school serving any combination of grades kindergarten through 12 that:
      (a) is in compliance with applicable local health and safety regulations;
      (b) holds a valid occupancy permit, if required by the municipality;
      (c) does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex, marital status, color, age, physical disability, or national origin or because of mental disability, unless based on reasonable grounds, pursuant to 49-2-307;
      (d) requires that any employee who may have unsupervised access to children be subject to a criminal history background check prior to employment pursuant to and in support of 42 U.S.C. 5119(a) and (c); and
      (e) meets the requirements for Montana nonpublic schools under 20-5-109.
      (7) "Qualified student" means a resident of the state who:
      (a) in the current school year:
      (i) is identified as a "child with a disability" under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1400, et seq.; and
      (ii) is between the ages of 5 and 19 on September 10;
      (b) is not currently enrolled in a school operating for the purpose of providing educational services to youth in department of corrections commitment programs or in the Montana school for the deaf and blind; and
      (c)
      (i) was counted during the previous school year for purposes of school district ANB funding;
      (ii) was enrolled during the previous school year in a program listed in subsection (7)(b);
      (iii) did not reside in the state in the previous school year; or
      (iv) is eligible to enter a kindergarten program pursuant to 20-7-117.
      (8) "Resident school district" means the school district in which a student resides.
  • Prior Year Public School Requirement:
    • Option name: Conditional, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      (i) The child has not graduated from high school or received a high school equivalency certificate and is
      eligible to attend a public school in this state; or

      (ii) The child is not less than four (4) years
      of age as of August 1 of the year in which the application for an ESA is made and has not yet attained the age to
      attend public school in this state.

       

      (iii) To be eligible, the student had to have been enrolled in public school and counted the prior school year year.
  • Geographic Limit:
    • Option name: Statewide, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      20-7-1703. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
      (1) "Eligible postsecondary institution" means an accredited postsecondary institution located in Montana.
      (2) "ESA student amount" means the sum of:
      (a) the data-for-achievement payment rate under 20-9-306;
      (b) the Indian education for all payment rate under 20-9-306;
      (c) the per-ANB amounts of the instructional block grant and related services block grant under 20-9-321; and
      (d) the applicable per-ANB maximum rate established in 20-9-306 for the student multiplied by the ratio of adopted general fund budget to maximum general fund budget in the prior year, rounded to the nearest one hundredth and not to exceed 1.00, in the district in which the student is included for ANB purposes under the program.
      (3) "Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account" or "account" means an account within the trust established in 20-7-1710 in which a payment under 20-7-1709 is deposited on behalf of a qualified student for the purpose of reimbursement for the purchase of allowable educational resources pursuant to 20-7-1704 for qualified students.
      (4) "Parent" means a biological parent, adoptive parent, legal guardian, custodian, or other person with legal authority to act on behalf of a qualified student, and whose parental rights have not been terminated.
      (5) "Program" means the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account program established in 20-7-1702.
      (6) "Qualified school" means a nonpublic school serving any combination of grades kindergarten through 12 that:
      (a) is in compliance with applicable local health and safety regulations;
      (b) holds a valid occupancy permit, if required by the municipality;
      (c) does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex, marital status, color, age, physical disability, or national origin or because of mental disability, unless based on reasonable grounds, pursuant to 49-2-307;
      (d) requires that any employee who may have unsupervised access to children be subject to a criminal history background check prior to employment pursuant to and in support of 42 U.S.C. 5119(a) and (c); and
      (e) meets the requirements for Montana nonpublic schools under 20-5-109.
      (7) "Qualified student" means a resident of the state who:
      (a) in the current school year:
      (i) is identified as a "child with a disability" under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1400, et seq.; and
      (ii) is between the ages of 5 and 19 on September 10;
      (b) is not currently enrolled in a school operating for the purpose of providing educational services to youth in department of corrections commitment programs or in the Montana school for the deaf and blind; and
      (c)
      (i) was counted during the previous school year for purposes of school district ANB funding;
      (ii) was enrolled during the previous school year in a program listed in subsection (7)(b);
      (iii) did not reside in the state in the previous school year; or
      (iv) is eligible to enter a kindergarten program pursuant to 20-7-117.
      (8) "Resident school district" means the school district in which a student resides.
  • Additional Eligibility Check:
    • Option name: IDEA designated disability, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      20-7-1703. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
      (1) "Eligible postsecondary institution" means an accredited postsecondary institution located in Montana.
      (2) "ESA student amount" means the sum of:
      (a) the data-for-achievement payment rate under 20-9-306;
      (b) the Indian education for all payment rate under 20-9-306;
      (c) the per-ANB amounts of the instructional block grant and related services block grant under 20-9-321; and
      (d) the applicable per-ANB maximum rate established in 20-9-306 for the student multiplied by the ratio of adopted general fund budget to maximum general fund budget in the prior year, rounded to the nearest one hundredth and not to exceed 1.00, in the district in which the student is included for ANB purposes under the program.
      (3) "Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account" or "account" means an account within the trust established in 20-7-1710 in which a payment under 20-7-1709 is deposited on behalf of a qualified student for the purpose of reimbursement for the purchase of allowable educational resources pursuant to 20-7-1704 for qualified students.
      (4) "Parent" means a biological parent, adoptive parent, legal guardian, custodian, or other person with legal authority to act on behalf of a qualified student, and whose parental rights have not been terminated.
      (5) "Program" means the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account program established in 20-7-1702.
      (6) "Qualified school" means a nonpublic school serving any combination of grades kindergarten through 12 that:
      (a) is in compliance with applicable local health and safety regulations;
      (b) holds a valid occupancy permit, if required by the municipality;
      (c) does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex, marital status, color, age, physical disability, or national origin or because of mental disability, unless based on reasonable grounds, pursuant to 49-2-307;
      (d) requires that any employee who may have unsupervised access to children be subject to a criminal history background check prior to employment pursuant to and in support of 42 U.S.C. 5119(a) and (c); and
      (e) meets the requirements for Montana nonpublic schools under 20-5-109.
      (7) "Qualified student" means a resident of the state who:
      (a) in the current school year:
      (i) is identified as a "child with a disability" under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1400, et seq.; and
      (ii) is between the ages of 5 and 19 on September 10;
      (b) is not currently enrolled in a school operating for the purpose of providing educational services to youth in department of corrections commitment programs or in the Montana school for the deaf and blind; and
      (c)
      (i) was counted during the previous school year for purposes of school district ANB funding;
      (ii) was enrolled during the previous school year in a program listed in subsection (7)(b);
      (iii) did not reside in the state in the previous school year; or
      (iv) is eligible to enter a kindergarten program pursuant to 20-7-117.
      (8) "Resident school district" means the school district in which a student resides.
  • Homeschool Compatible:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      (f) Nothing in this act shall be construed to require an ESA student to be enrolled, full-time or part-time, in a nonpublic school.   An ESA student receiving individualized
      instruction in a non-school setting shall not be construed to be a student of a home-based educational program as
      defined in W.S. 21-4-101(a)(v).
  • Enrollment Cap:
    • Option name: None, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      Definitions
      20-7-1703. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
      (1) "Eligible postsecondary institution" means an accredited postsecondary institution located in Montana.
      (2) "ESA student amount" means the sum of:
      (a) the data-for-achievement payment rate under 20-9-306;
      (b) the Indian education for all payment rate under 20-9-306;
      (c) the per-ANB amounts of the instructional block grant and related services block grant under 20-9-321; and
      (d) the applicable per-ANB maximum rate established in 20-9-306 for the student multiplied by the ratio of adopted general fund budget to maximum general fund budget in the prior year, rounded to the nearest one hundredth and not to exceed 1.00, in the district in which the student is included for ANB purposes under the program.
      (3) "Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account" or "account" means an account within the trust established in 20-7-1710 in which a payment under 20-7-1709 is deposited on behalf of a qualified student for the purpose of reimbursement for the purchase of allowable educational resources pursuant to 20-7-1704 for qualified students.
      (4) "Parent" means a biological parent, adoptive parent, legal guardian, custodian, or other person with legal authority to act on behalf of a qualified student, and whose parental rights have not been terminated.
      (5) "Program" means the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account program established in 20-7-1702.
      (6) "Qualified school" means a nonpublic school serving any combination of grades kindergarten through 12 that:
      (a) is in compliance with applicable local health and safety regulations;
      (b) holds a valid occupancy permit, if required by the municipality;
      (c) does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex, marital status, color, age, physical disability, or national origin or because of mental disability, unless based on reasonable grounds, pursuant to 49-2-307;
      (d) requires that any employee who may have unsupervised access to children be subject to a criminal history background check prior to employment pursuant to and in support of 42 U.S.C. 5119(a) and (c); and
      (e) meets the requirements for Montana nonpublic schools under 20-5-109.
      (7) "Qualified student" means a resident of the state who:
      (a) in the current school year:
      (i) is identified as a "child with a disability" under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1400, et seq.; and
      (ii) is between the ages of 5 and 19 on September 10;
      (b) is not currently enrolled in a school operating for the purpose of providing educational services to youth in department of corrections commitment programs or in the Montana school for the deaf and blind; and
      (c)
      (i) was counted during the previous school year for purposes of school district ANB funding;
      (ii) was enrolled during the previous school year in a program listed in subsection (7)(b);
      (iii) did not reside in the state in the previous school year; or
      (iv) is eligible to enter a kindergarten program pursuant to 20-7-117.
      (8) "Resident school district" means the school district in which a student resides.
  • Lottery:
    • Option name: None, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      Definitions
      20-7-1703. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
      (1) "Eligible postsecondary institution" means an accredited postsecondary institution located in Montana.
      (2) "ESA student amount" means the sum of:
      (a) the data-for-achievement payment rate under 20-9-306;
      (b) the Indian education for all payment rate under 20-9-306;
      (c) the per-ANB amounts of the instructional block grant and related services block grant under 20-9-321; and
      (d) the applicable per-ANB maximum rate established in 20-9-306 for the student multiplied by the ratio of adopted general fund budget to maximum general fund budget in the prior year, rounded to the nearest one hundredth and not to exceed 1.00, in the district in which the student is included for ANB purposes under the program.
      (3) "Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account" or "account" means an account within the trust established in 20-7-1710 in which a payment under 20-7-1709 is deposited on behalf of a qualified student for the purpose of reimbursement for the purchase of allowable educational resources pursuant to 20-7-1704 for qualified students.
      (4) "Parent" means a biological parent, adoptive parent, legal guardian, custodian, or other person with legal authority to act on behalf of a qualified student, and whose parental rights have not been terminated.
      (5) "Program" means the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account program established in 20-7-1702.
      (6) "Qualified school" means a nonpublic school serving any combination of grades kindergarten through 12 that:
      (a) is in compliance with applicable local health and safety regulations;
      (b) holds a valid occupancy permit, if required by the municipality;
      (c) does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex, marital status, color, age, physical disability, or national origin or because of mental disability, unless based on reasonable grounds, pursuant to 49-2-307;
      (d) requires that any employee who may have unsupervised access to children be subject to a criminal history background check prior to employment pursuant to and in support of 42 U.S.C. 5119(a) and (c); and
      (e) meets the requirements for Montana nonpublic schools under 20-5-109.
      (7) "Qualified student" means a resident of the state who:
      (a) in the current school year:
      (i) is identified as a "child with a disability" under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1400, et seq.; and
      (ii) is between the ages of 5 and 19 on September 10;
      (b) is not currently enrolled in a school operating for the purpose of providing educational services to youth in department of corrections commitment programs or in the Montana school for the deaf and blind; and
      (c)
      (i) was counted during the previous school year for purposes of school district ANB funding;
      (ii) was enrolled during the previous school year in a program listed in subsection (7)(b);
      (iii) did not reside in the state in the previous school year; or
      (iv) is eligible to enter a kindergarten program pursuant to 20-7-117.
      (8) "Resident school district" means the school district in which a student resides.
  • Testing:
    • Option name: None, Option type: Popup, Option description:

      (B) Requires that the ESA student take the
      statewide assessments   administered  pursuant   to W.S. 21-2-304(a) or a nationally normed achievement exam;
  • COSTS COVERED INCLUDE: COSTS COVERED INCLUDE:
  • Private School Tuition:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      20-7-1704. Use of Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account -- allowable educational resources. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall allow money deposited in the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account to be used to reimburse parents for the purchase of the following educational resources only for the benefit of the individual for whom the account was created:
      (a) qualified school tuition, fees, textbooks, software, or other instructional materials or services;
      (b) an educational program or course using electronic or offsite delivery methods, including but not limited to tutoring, distance learning programs, online programs, and technology delivered learning programs;
      (c) curriculum, including supplemental materials necessary for the curriculum;
      (d) tutoring;
      (e) educational therapies or services, including but not limited to occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies from licensed or certified practitioners or providers, including licensed or certified paraprofessionals or educational aides;
      (f) state or nationally recognized assessment tests, advanced placement exams, entrance examinations at an eligible postsecondary institution, or other assessment instruments;
      (g) services provided by a public school in the state, including individual classes and extracurricular activities;
      (h) eligible postsecondary institution tuition, books, online courses, or other fees;
      (i) no more than $50 annually in consumable education supplies, such as paper, pens, and markers;
      (j) transportation required for another allowable educational service;
      (k) fees paid to a cooperative educational program; and
      (l) any other educational expense approved by the superintendent of public instruction.
      (2) Account funds may not be refunded, rebated, or shared with a parent or participating student in any manner.
      (3) A parent may pay for educational services or costs not covered by account funds.
      (4) Nothing in this part may be construed to require that a qualified student must be enrolled, full-time or part-time, in either a private school or nonpublic online school.
  • Uniforms:
    • Option name: No, Option type: None, Option description:

      (i) Requires use of the ESA funds for the
      following qualifying expenses to educate the ESA student:

      (A)   Tuition and fees at a qualified school;

      (B) Tutoring    services   provided   by  an individual or a tutoring facility. The tutoring services shall not be provided by an ESA student's immediate family;

      (C) Services contracted for and provided by
      a public school district, including services provided by a public charter school. Services under this subparagraph may include,   without   limitation,  individual  classes   and
      extracurricular activities and programs;

      (D) Textbooks,     curriculum and other
      instructional materials, including, but not limited to, any supplemental materials or associated online instruction
      required by either a curriculum or an education service
      provider;

      (E) Computer       hardware    or     other
      technological devices that are primarily used to help meet an ESA student's educational needs;

      (F)   Educational software and applications;

      (G)   School uniforms;

      (H) Fees for nationally  standardized
      assessments, advanced placement examinations, examinations related to college or university admission and tuition and
      fees for preparatory courses for the exams;

      (J) Tuition and fees for summer education programs and specialized after school education programs;

      (K) Tuition, fees, instructional materials
      and examination fees at a career or technical school;

      (M) Educational  services   and   therapies including, but not limited to, occupational, behavioral,
      physical, speech-language and audiology therapies;

      (N)   Tuition and fees at an institution of higher education;

      (O) Fees for transportation paid to a
      fee-for-service transportation provider for the student to travel to and from an education service provider;

      (P) Any other educational expense approved
      by the state superintendent.
  • Online Education:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      20-7-1704. Use of Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account -- allowable educational resources. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall allow money deposited in the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account to be used to reimburse parents for the purchase of the following educational resources only for the benefit of the individual for whom the account was created:
      (a) qualified school tuition, fees, textbooks, software, or other instructional materials or services;
      (b) an educational program or course using electronic or offsite delivery methods, including but not limited to tutoring, distance learning programs, online programs, and technology delivered learning programs;
      (c) curriculum, including supplemental materials necessary for the curriculum;
      (d) tutoring;
      (e) educational therapies or services, including but not limited to occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies from licensed or certified practitioners or providers, including licensed or certified paraprofessionals or educational aides;
      (f) state or nationally recognized assessment tests, advanced placement exams, entrance examinations at an eligible postsecondary institution, or other assessment instruments;
      (g) services provided by a public school in the state, including individual classes and extracurricular activities;
      (h) eligible postsecondary institution tuition, books, online courses, or other fees;
      (i) no more than $50 annually in consumable education supplies, such as paper, pens, and markers;
      (j) transportation required for another allowable educational service;
      (k) fees paid to a cooperative educational program; and
      (l) any other educational expense approved by the superintendent of public instruction.
      (2) Account funds may not be refunded, rebated, or shared with a parent or participating student in any manner.
      (3) A parent may pay for educational services or costs not covered by account funds.
      (4) Nothing in this part may be construed to require that a qualified student must be enrolled, full-time or part-time, in either a private school or nonpublic online school.
  • Education Therapies:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      20-7-1704. Use of Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account -- allowable educational resources. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall allow money deposited in the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account to be used to reimburse parents for the purchase of the following educational resources only for the benefit of the individual for whom the account was created:
      (a) qualified school tuition, fees, textbooks, software, or other instructional materials or services;
      (b) an educational program or course using electronic or offsite delivery methods, including but not limited to tutoring, distance learning programs, online programs, and technology delivered learning programs;
      (c) curriculum, including supplemental materials necessary for the curriculum;
      (d) tutoring;
      (e) educational therapies or services, including but not limited to occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies from licensed or certified practitioners or providers, including licensed or certified paraprofessionals or educational aides;
      (f) state or nationally recognized assessment tests, advanced placement exams, entrance examinations at an eligible postsecondary institution, or other assessment instruments;
      (g) services provided by a public school in the state, including individual classes and extracurricular activities;
      (h) eligible postsecondary institution tuition, books, online courses, or other fees;
      (i) no more than $50 annually in consumable education supplies, such as paper, pens, and markers;
      (j) transportation required for another allowable educational service;
      (k) fees paid to a cooperative educational program; and
      (l) any other educational expense approved by the superintendent of public instruction.
      (2) Account funds may not be refunded, rebated, or shared with a parent or participating student in any manner.
      (3) A parent may pay for educational services or costs not covered by account funds.
      (4) Nothing in this part may be construed to require that a qualified student must be enrolled, full-time or part-time, in either a private school or nonpublic online school.
  • Private Tutoring:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      20-7-1704. Use of Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account -- allowable educational resources. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall allow money deposited in the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account to be used to reimburse parents for the purchase of the following educational resources only for the benefit of the individual for whom the account was created:
      (a) qualified school tuition, fees, textbooks, software, or other instructional materials or services;
      (b) an educational program or course using electronic or offsite delivery methods, including but not limited to tutoring, distance learning programs, online programs, and technology delivered learning programs;
      (c) curriculum, including supplemental materials necessary for the curriculum;
      (d) tutoring;
      (e) educational therapies or services, including but not limited to occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies from licensed or certified practitioners or providers, including licensed or certified paraprofessionals or educational aides;
      (f) state or nationally recognized assessment tests, advanced placement exams, entrance examinations at an eligible postsecondary institution, or other assessment instruments;
      (g) services provided by a public school in the state, including individual classes and extracurricular activities;
      (h) eligible postsecondary institution tuition, books, online courses, or other fees;
      (i) no more than $50 annually in consumable education supplies, such as paper, pens, and markers;
      (j) transportation required for another allowable educational service;
      (k) fees paid to a cooperative educational program; and
      (l) any other educational expense approved by the superintendent of public instruction.
      (2) Account funds may not be refunded, rebated, or shared with a parent or participating student in any manner.
      (3) A parent may pay for educational services or costs not covered by account funds.
      (4) Nothing in this part may be construed to require that a qualified student must be enrolled, full-time or part-time, in either a private school or nonpublic online school.
  • Public School Services (Classes and/or Extracurricular):
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      20-7-1704. Use of Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account -- allowable educational resources. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall allow money deposited in the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account to be used to reimburse parents for the purchase of the following educational resources only for the benefit of the individual for whom the account was created:
      (a) qualified school tuition, fees, textbooks, software, or other instructional materials or services;
      (b) an educational program or course using electronic or offsite delivery methods, including but not limited to tutoring, distance learning programs, online programs, and technology delivered learning programs;
      (c) curriculum, including supplemental materials necessary for the curriculum;
      (d) tutoring;
      (e) educational therapies or services, including but not limited to occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies from licensed or certified practitioners or providers, including licensed or certified paraprofessionals or educational aides;
      (f) state or nationally recognized assessment tests, advanced placement exams, entrance examinations at an eligible postsecondary institution, or other assessment instruments;
      (g) services provided by a public school in the state, including individual classes and extracurricular activities;
      (h) eligible postsecondary institution tuition, books, online courses, or other fees;
      (i) no more than $50 annually in consumable education supplies, such as paper, pens, and markers;
      (j) transportation required for another allowable educational service;
      (k) fees paid to a cooperative educational program; and
      (l) any other educational expense approved by the superintendent of public instruction.
      (2) Account funds may not be refunded, rebated, or shared with a parent or participating student in any manner.
      (3) A parent may pay for educational services or costs not covered by account funds.
      (4) Nothing in this part may be construed to require that a qualified student must be enrolled, full-time or part-time, in either a private school or nonpublic online school.
  • Transportation:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      20-7-1704. Use of Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account -- allowable educational resources. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall allow money deposited in the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account to be used to reimburse parents for the purchase of the following educational resources only for the benefit of the individual for whom the account was created:
      (a) qualified school tuition, fees, textbooks, software, or other instructional materials or services;
      (b) an educational program or course using electronic or offsite delivery methods, including but not limited to tutoring, distance learning programs, online programs, and technology delivered learning programs;
      (c) curriculum, including supplemental materials necessary for the curriculum;
      (d) tutoring;
      (e) educational therapies or services, including but not limited to occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies from licensed or certified practitioners or providers, including licensed or certified paraprofessionals or educational aides;
      (f) state or nationally recognized assessment tests, advanced placement exams, entrance examinations at an eligible postsecondary institution, or other assessment instruments;
      (g) services provided by a public school in the state, including individual classes and extracurricular activities;
      (h) eligible postsecondary institution tuition, books, online courses, or other fees;
      (i) no more than $50 annually in consumable education supplies, such as paper, pens, and markers;
      (j) transportation required for another allowable educational service;
      (k) fees paid to a cooperative educational program; and
      (l) any other educational expense approved by the superintendent of public instruction.
      (2) Account funds may not be refunded, rebated, or shared with a parent or participating student in any manner.
      (3) A parent may pay for educational services or costs not covered by account funds.
      (4) Nothing in this part may be construed to require that a qualified student must be enrolled, full-time or part-time, in either a private school or nonpublic online school.
  • ESA Management Fees:
    • Option name: No, Option type: None, Option description:

      (i) For the 2023-2024 school year, "qualifying expenses" shall include:(a) Tuition;(b) Fees;(c) The cost of testing under this subchapter; and(d) The cost of required school uniforms, if any, at a participating school; and(e) Expenses determined by a participating school to be necessary for the education of a participating student and required to be paid by a participating student who is enrolled in the participating school, including without limitation expenses related to:(1) Supplies;(2) Equipment;(3) Access to technology; and(4) Services provided by or at the participating school.(ii) "Qualifying expenses" shall not mean optional expenses payable to a third party; and(B) Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year and each year thereafter, "qualifying expenses" shall include those listed under subdivision (11)(A) of this section and include the following:(i) Instructional materials required for either in-person or virtual instruction provided by a participating service provider or participating school;(ii) Instructional or tutoring services;(iii) Curriculum;(iv) Supplemental materials or supplies required by a course of study for a particular content area;(v) Fees for:(a) Courses and associated examinations for college credit; and(b) Any examination related to postsecondary educational institution admission;(vi) Fees for:(a) Courses and associated examinations for career training; and(b) Any examination required in order to obtain an industry-based credential;(vii) Educational services provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or participating service provider to a participating student who is a student with a disability;(viii) Fees for account management by participating service providers;(ix)(a) Technological devices used to meet a participating student's educational needs, which shall not include:(1) A television;(2) A video game console or accessory; or(3) Home theater or audio equipment.(b) Technological devices under subdivision (11)(B)(ix)(a) of this section are subject to approval by the Department of Education or a licensed physician;(x) Costs associated with transportation to and from a participating service provider or participating school; and(xi) Any other educational expense approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.Ark. Code § 6-18-2503
  • Fees for Choice Navigator:
    • Option name: No, Option type: None
  • Textbooks:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      20-7-1704. Use of Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account -- allowable educational resources. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall allow money deposited in the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account to be used to reimburse parents for the purchase of the following educational resources only for the benefit of the individual for whom the account was created:
      (a) qualified school tuition, fees, textbooks, software, or other instructional materials or services;
      (b) an educational program or course using electronic or offsite delivery methods, including but not limited to tutoring, distance learning programs, online programs, and technology delivered learning programs;
      (c) curriculum, including supplemental materials necessary for the curriculum;
      (d) tutoring;
      (e) educational therapies or services, including but not limited to occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies from licensed or certified practitioners or providers, including licensed or certified paraprofessionals or educational aides;
      (f) state or nationally recognized assessment tests, advanced placement exams, entrance examinations at an eligible postsecondary institution, or other assessment instruments;
      (g) services provided by a public school in the state, including individual classes and extracurricular activities;
      (h) eligible postsecondary institution tuition, books, online courses, or other fees;
      (i) no more than $50 annually in consumable education supplies, such as paper, pens, and markers;
      (j) transportation required for another allowable educational service;
      (k) fees paid to a cooperative educational program; and
      (l) any other educational expense approved by the superintendent of public instruction.
      (2) Account funds may not be refunded, rebated, or shared with a parent or participating student in any manner.
      (3) A parent may pay for educational services or costs not covered by account funds.
      (4) Nothing in this part may be construed to require that a qualified student must be enrolled, full-time or part-time, in either a private school or nonpublic online school.
  • Curricula and Supplementary Materials:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      20-7-1704. Use of Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account -- allowable educational resources. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall allow money deposited in the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account to be used to reimburse parents for the purchase of the following educational resources only for the benefit of the individual for whom the account was created:
      (a) qualified school tuition, fees, textbooks, software, or other instructional materials or services;
      (b) an educational program or course using electronic or offsite delivery methods, including but not limited to tutoring, distance learning programs, online programs, and technology delivered learning programs;
      (c) curriculum, including supplemental materials necessary for the curriculum;
      (d) tutoring;
      (e) educational therapies or services, including but not limited to occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies from licensed or certified practitioners or providers, including licensed or certified paraprofessionals or educational aides;
      (f) state or nationally recognized assessment tests, advanced placement exams, entrance examinations at an eligible postsecondary institution, or other assessment instruments;
      (g) services provided by a public school in the state, including individual classes and extracurricular activities;
      (h) eligible postsecondary institution tuition, books, online courses, or other fees;
      (i) no more than $50 annually in consumable education supplies, such as paper, pens, and markers;
      (j) transportation required for another allowable educational service;
      (k) fees paid to a cooperative educational program; and
      (l) any other educational expense approved by the superintendent of public instruction.
      (2) Account funds may not be refunded, rebated, or shared with a parent or participating student in any manner.
      (3) A parent may pay for educational services or costs not covered by account funds.
      (4) Nothing in this part may be construed to require that a qualified student must be enrolled, full-time or part-time, in either a private school or nonpublic online school.
  • Computers/Technology:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      20-7-1704. Use of Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account -- allowable educational resources. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall allow money deposited in the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account to be used to reimburse parents for the purchase of the following educational resources only for the benefit of the individual for whom the account was created:
      (a) qualified school tuition, fees, textbooks, software, or other instructional materials or services;
      (b) an educational program or course using electronic or offsite delivery methods, including but not limited to tutoring, distance learning programs, online programs, and technology delivered learning programs;
      (c) curriculum, including supplemental materials necessary for the curriculum;
      (d) tutoring;
      (e) educational therapies or services, including but not limited to occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies from licensed or certified practitioners or providers, including licensed or certified paraprofessionals or educational aides;
      (f) state or nationally recognized assessment tests, advanced placement exams, entrance examinations at an eligible postsecondary institution, or other assessment instruments;
      (g) services provided by a public school in the state, including individual classes and extracurricular activities;
      (h) eligible postsecondary institution tuition, books, online courses, or other fees;
      (i) no more than $50 annually in consumable education supplies, such as paper, pens, and markers;
      (j) transportation required for another allowable educational service;
      (k) fees paid to a cooperative educational program; and
      (l) any other educational expense approved by the superintendent of public instruction.
      (2) Account funds may not be refunded, rebated, or shared with a parent or participating student in any manner.
      (3) A parent may pay for educational services or costs not covered by account funds.
      (4) Nothing in this part may be construed to require that a qualified student must be enrolled, full-time or part-time, in either a private school or nonpublic online school.
  • Testing Fees:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      20-7-1704. Use of Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account -- allowable educational resources. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall allow money deposited in the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account to be used to reimburse parents for the purchase of the following educational resources only for the benefit of the individual for whom the account was created:
      (a) qualified school tuition, fees, textbooks, software, or other instructional materials or services;
      (b) an educational program or course using electronic or offsite delivery methods, including but not limited to tutoring, distance learning programs, online programs, and technology delivered learning programs;
      (c) curriculum, including supplemental materials necessary for the curriculum;
      (d) tutoring;
      (e) educational therapies or services, including but not limited to occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies from licensed or certified practitioners or providers, including licensed or certified paraprofessionals or educational aides;
      (f) state or nationally recognized assessment tests, advanced placement exams, entrance examinations at an eligible postsecondary institution, or other assessment instruments;
      (g) services provided by a public school in the state, including individual classes and extracurricular activities;
      (h) eligible postsecondary institution tuition, books, online courses, or other fees;
      (i) no more than $50 annually in consumable education supplies, such as paper, pens, and markers;
      (j) transportation required for another allowable educational service;
      (k) fees paid to a cooperative educational program; and
      (l) any other educational expense approved by the superintendent of public instruction.
      (2) Account funds may not be refunded, rebated, or shared with a parent or participating student in any manner.
      (3) A parent may pay for educational services or costs not covered by account funds.
      (4) Nothing in this part may be construed to require that a qualified student must be enrolled, full-time or part-time, in either a private school or nonpublic online school.
  • Summer/Afterschool learning (not daycare):
    • Option name: No, Option type: None, Option description:

      (i) Requires use of the ESA funds for the
      following qualifying expenses to educate the ESA student:

      (A)   Tuition and fees at a qualified school;

      (B) Tutoring    services   provided   by  an individual or a tutoring facility. The tutoring services shall not be provided by an ESA student's immediate family;

      (C) Services contracted for and provided by
      a public school district, including services provided by a public charter school. Services under this subparagraph may include,   without   limitation,  individual  classes   and
      extracurricular activities and programs;

      (D) Textbooks,     curriculum and other
      instructional materials, including, but not limited to, any supplemental materials or associated online instruction
      required by either a curriculum or an education service
      provider;

      (E) Computer       hardware    or     other
      technological devices that are primarily used to help meet an ESA student's educational needs;

      (F)   Educational software and applications;

      (G)   School uniforms;

      (H) Fees for nationally  standardized
      assessments, advanced placement examinations, examinations related to college or university admission and tuition and
      fees for preparatory courses for the exams;

      (J) Tuition and fees for summer education programs and specialized after school education programs;

      (K) Tuition, fees, instructional materials
      and examination fees at a career or technical school;

      (M) Educational  services   and   therapies including, but not limited to, occupational, behavioral,
      physical, speech-language and audiology therapies;

      (N)   Tuition and fees at an institution of higher education;

      (O) Fees for transportation paid to a
      fee-for-service transportation provider for the student to travel to and from an education service provider;

      (P) Any other educational expense approved
      by the state superintendent.
  • College Savings Plan:
    • Option name: No, Option type: None
  • College Tuition/Fees:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      20-7-1704. Use of Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account -- allowable educational resources. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall allow money deposited in the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account to be used to reimburse parents for the purchase of the following educational resources only for the benefit of the individual for whom the account was created:
      (a) qualified school tuition, fees, textbooks, software, or other instructional materials or services;
      (b) an educational program or course using electronic or offsite delivery methods, including but not limited to tutoring, distance learning programs, online programs, and technology delivered learning programs;
      (c) curriculum, including supplemental materials necessary for the curriculum;
      (d) tutoring;
      (e) educational therapies or services, including but not limited to occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies from licensed or certified practitioners or providers, including licensed or certified paraprofessionals or educational aides;
      (f) state or nationally recognized assessment tests, advanced placement exams, entrance examinations at an eligible postsecondary institution, or other assessment instruments;
      (g) services provided by a public school in the state, including individual classes and extracurricular activities;
      (h) eligible postsecondary institution tuition, books, online courses, or other fees;
      (i) no more than $50 annually in consumable education supplies, such as paper, pens, and markers;
      (j) transportation required for another allowable educational service;
      (k) fees paid to a cooperative educational program; and
      (l) any other educational expense approved by the superintendent of public instruction.
      (2) Account funds may not be refunded, rebated, or shared with a parent or participating student in any manner.
      (3) A parent may pay for educational services or costs not covered by account funds.
      (4) Nothing in this part may be construed to require that a qualified student must be enrolled, full-time or part-time, in either a private school or nonpublic online school.
  • College Textbooks:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      20-7-1704. Use of Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account -- allowable educational resources. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall allow money deposited in the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account to be used to reimburse parents for the purchase of the following educational resources only for the benefit of the individual for whom the account was created:
      (a) qualified school tuition, fees, textbooks, software, or other instructional materials or services;
      (b) an educational program or course using electronic or offsite delivery methods, including but not limited to tutoring, distance learning programs, online programs, and technology delivered learning programs;
      (c) curriculum, including supplemental materials necessary for the curriculum;
      (d) tutoring;
      (e) educational therapies or services, including but not limited to occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies from licensed or certified practitioners or providers, including licensed or certified paraprofessionals or educational aides;
      (f) state or nationally recognized assessment tests, advanced placement exams, entrance examinations at an eligible postsecondary institution, or other assessment instruments;
      (g) services provided by a public school in the state, including individual classes and extracurricular activities;
      (h) eligible postsecondary institution tuition, books, online courses, or other fees;
      (i) no more than $50 annually in consumable education supplies, such as paper, pens, and markers;
      (j) transportation required for another allowable educational service;
      (k) fees paid to a cooperative educational program; and
      (l) any other educational expense approved by the superintendent of public instruction.
      (2) Account funds may not be refunded, rebated, or shared with a parent or participating student in any manner.
      (3) A parent may pay for educational services or costs not covered by account funds.
      (4) Nothing in this part may be construed to require that a qualified student must be enrolled, full-time or part-time, in either a private school or nonpublic online school.
  • CTE / Industry Credentials:
    • Option name: No, Option type: None, Option description:

      (i) Requires use of the ESA funds for the
      following qualifying expenses to educate the ESA student:

      (A)   Tuition and fees at a qualified school;

      (B) Tutoring    services   provided   by  an individual or a tutoring facility. The tutoring services shall not be provided by an ESA student's immediate family;

      (C) Services contracted for and provided by
      a public school district, including services provided by a public charter school. Services under this subparagraph may include,   without   limitation,  individual  classes   and
      extracurricular activities and programs;

      (D) Textbooks,     curriculum and other
      instructional materials, including, but not limited to, any supplemental materials or associated online instruction
      required by either a curriculum or an education service
      provider;

      (E) Computer       hardware    or     other
      technological devices that are primarily used to help meet an ESA student's educational needs;

      (F)   Educational software and applications;

      (G)   School uniforms;

      (H) Fees for nationally  standardized
      assessments, advanced placement examinations, examinations related to college or university admission and tuition and
      fees for preparatory courses for the exams;

      (J) Tuition and fees for summer education programs and specialized after school education programs;

      (K) Tuition, fees, instructional materials
      and examination fees at a career or technical school;

      (M) Educational  services   and   therapies including, but not limited to, occupational, behavioral,
      physical, speech-language and audiology therapies;

      (N)   Tuition and fees at an institution of higher education;

      (O) Fees for transportation paid to a
      fee-for-service transportation provider for the student to travel to and from an education service provider;

      (P) Any other educational expense approved
      by the state superintendent.
  • Insurance Premiums / Surety Bonds:
    • Option name: No, Option type: None
  • Other Approved by Admin:
    • Option name: Yes, Option type: Popup, Option description:
      20-7-1704. Use of Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account -- allowable educational resources. (1) The superintendent of public instruction shall allow money deposited in the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account to be used to reimburse parents for the purchase of the following educational resources only for the benefit of the individual for whom the account was created:
      (a) qualified school tuition, fees, textbooks, software, or other instructional materials or services;
      (b) an educational program or course using electronic or offsite delivery methods, including but not limited to tutoring, distance learning programs, online programs, and technology delivered learning programs;
      (c) curriculum, including supplemental materials necessary for the curriculum;
      (d) tutoring;
      (e) educational therapies or services, including but not limited to occupational, behavioral, physical, speech-language, and audiology therapies from licensed or certified practitioners or providers, including licensed or certified paraprofessionals or educational aides;
      (f) state or nationally recognized assessment tests, advanced placement exams, entrance examinations at an eligible postsecondary institution, or other assessment instruments;
      (g) services provided by a public school in the state, including individual classes and extracurricular activities;
      (h) eligible postsecondary institution tuition, books, online courses, or other fees;
      (i) no more than $50 annually in consumable education supplies, such as paper, pens, and markers;
      (j) transportation required for another allowable educational service;
      (k) fees paid to a cooperative educational program; and
      (l) any other educational expense approved by the superintendent of public instruction.
      (2) Account funds may not be refunded, rebated, or shared with a parent or participating student in any manner.
      (3) A parent may pay for educational services or costs not covered by account funds.
      (4) Nothing in this part may be construed to require that a qualified student must be enrolled, full-time or part-time, in either a private school or nonpublic online school.