Montana Advanced Opportunities
The Montana Advanced Opportunity Act - SB278
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Advanced opportunity means "any course, exam, or experiential, online, or other learning opportunity that is incorporated in a district's advanced opportunity plan and that is designed to advance each qualifying pupil's opportunity for postsecondary career and educational success."
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expands personalized career & technical education opportunities for middle and high school students;
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reduces out-of-pocket costs for students and families in support of a students post secondary success;
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empowers students to actively engage in forming post secondary success that aligns with their individual interests, passions, strengths, needs and culture; and
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authorizes elected school boards to use advanced opportunity aid to invest in Montana students by supporting individualized pathways for career and post secondary.
This website accepts applications and reports through January 12, 2026 at 5pm. Please select the correct button below to submit your documents for FY27 funding.
Info and Resources
- MT Advanced Opportunities Grant Webinar (9/25/25)
- MT Advanced Opportunities Annual Reporting (9/9/25)
- 2021 Annual Reports
- 2022 Annual Report
- 2023 Annual Reports
- 2024 Annual Reports
- State Collaboration Opportunity Webinar
- February Collaborative Webinar
- March Collaborative Webinar
- April Collaborative Webinar
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