Bozeman school trustees are arguing Montana’s current school funding formula is “broken” and calling for change amid the ongoing property tax disputes between local communities and the state.
Montana School Board’s Association executive director has issued a memo to his membership on the 95-mill issue. It appears he is looking to garner support for the administration to litigate
There’s a battle brewing between state and county governments regarding the 95-mill levy, which helps balance school funding levels between richer and poorer counties across Montana.
The Attorney General s Office pointed to recent statements by both sides of the issue indicating their intention to litigate if the opinion did not fall their way.
The Attorney General s Office pointed to recent statements by both sides of the issue indicating their intention to litigate if the opinion did not fall their way.