BEFORE THE BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the adoption of NEW RULE I and NEW RULE II pertaining to early literacy targeted intervention programs

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On December 8, 2023, the Board of Public Education (board) published MAR Notice No. 10-54-292 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed adoption of the above-stated rules at page 1656 of the 2023 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 23.

 

2. The board has adopted the following rules as proposed: NEW RULE I (ARM 10.54.901) and NEW RULE II (ARM 10.54.902).

 

3. The board has thoroughly considered the comments and testimony received.  A summary of the comments received, and the board's responses are as follows:

 

COMMENT 1: One commenter opposed the requirement in NEW RULE I and NEW RULE II that prohibits a child from being evaluated for the purposes of participating in the early literacy targeted interventions unless requested by the child's parent or guardian.

 

RESPONSE: The board disagreed with Comment 1 and stated that the parental notification requirements are prescribed in the early literacy targeted intervention statute in 20-7-1803(4), MCA.

 

4. The rules adopted in this notice are effective April 13, 2024.

 

 

/s/ McCall Flynn                                          /s/ Tim Tharp          

McCall Flynn                                               Tim Tharp

Executive Director                                       Chair

Board of Public Education                           Board of Public Education

 

 

Certified to the Secretary of State April 2, 2024.