Montana schools encouraged to apply for TEACH Act funding ahead of Dec. 1st deadline.

(Helena) Governor Greg Gianforte reminded Montana school superintendents of the upcoming December 1st deadline to apply for funds to boost starting teacher pay.

The TEACH Act, or Tomorrow’s Educators Are Coming Home Act, provides incentives to school districts to increase starting teacher pay.

In its first year, the TEACH Act helped nearly 500 teachers begin their careers in Montana. In 2023, the
governor increased funding for the program by 40 percent.