Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 20. EDUCATION

CHAPTER 7. SCHOOL INSTRUCTION AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Part 18. Early Literacy Targeted Interventions

Definitions

20-7-1802. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Early literacy targeted intervention" or "intervention" means, as further described in 20-7-1803, any of the following:

(a) a classroom-based program;

(b) a home-based program; or

(c) a jumpstart program.

(2) "Eligible child" means a child who is determined through the evaluation methodology selected by the board of public education pursuant to 20-7-1803 to be below a trajectory leading to reading proficiency at the end of 3rd grade.

(3) "Evaluation methodology" means a research-based methodology, instrument, or assessment selected by the board of public education to determine, based on a child's age or grade level, whether the child is above, at, or below a developmental trajectory leading to reading proficiency on completion of 3rd grade.

(4) "Trustees" means the board of trustees of an elementary or K-12 school district.

History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 608, L. 2023.