At the request of Montana State Superintendent Elsie Arntzen, the Board of Public Education (BPE) gave its approval for the 2022-2023 Accreditation process:
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Continue to use the ARP-ESSER district plan in place of the Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP). Approve the Federal LEA plan required by all public-school districts accepted ARP-ESSER funds as the continuous school improvement plan for the 2022-2023 school year (ARM 10.55.601(3). This will allow school districts to have a single plan to meet the demands of continuous improvement of learning for Montana students while providing relief from multiple plans with the same intended outcome. For public school districts declining these funds and private schools that are accredited, the continuous school improvement plans as outlined in ARM 10.55.601(3), would still be required.
Federal School District ARP-ESSER Plan as the CSIP for the 2022-2023 school year (ARM 10.55.601(3)), this will allow school districts to have a single plan to meet the demands of continuous improvement of learning for Montana students while providing relief from multiple plans with the same intended outcome. For public school districts declining these funds and private schools that are accredited, the continuous school improvement plans as outlined in ARM 10.55.601(3) is still required.
The ARP ESSER LEA PLAN must be updated within the last 6 months to be used as the replacement for a CSIP plan. If a district's plan is not up-to-date, the district and associated schools will be in deficiency status. Please contact Wendi Fawns for ARP ESSER update information.
The state board of public education establishes and maintains standards for all public schools in Montana to guarantee that all students receive the benefit of attending accredited schools under the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) Chapter 55. ARM Chapter 55 also requires school districts to develop, implement, and evaluate continuous school improvement plans, make the plans available to the public, and review them on an annual basis.