20-4-506. Funding -- priorities. (1) If the funding for this part in any year is less than the total amount for which Montana quality educators qualify, the board of regents shall provide preference in the award of loan repayment assistance to quality educators working in the specific licensure or endorsement areas that are most impacted by quality educator shortages identified as provided in 20-4-503.

(2) If the funding for this part in any year is greater than the total amount for which Montana quality educators qualify, the board of public education shall consider expanding the number of impacted schools included in subsequent reports pursuant to 20-4-503.

(3) This part may not be construed to require the provision of loan repayment assistance without an express appropriation for that purpose.