OPI celebrates rollout of STARS Act.

(Montana) Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen announced Friday the successful rollout of House Bill 252, also known as the STARS Act.

Hedalen says this legislation aims to strengthen Montana’s education system and communities by increasing teacher salaries, addressing housing costs, and expanding funding for work-based learning and dual credit student opportunities.

Since its rollout last week, 392 out of 417 local education agencies have submitted applications to participate in the initiative.