Amendments to House Bill No. 2
3rd Reading Copy
Requested by Senator Ryan Osmundson
For the Senate Finance and Claims Committee
Prepared by Katie Guenther
March 30, 2021 (8:03am)
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Insert: "c. Teacher Education Programs (Restricted/Biennial/OTO)"
Insert: "500,000 500,000" [General Fund FY22 FY23]
Insert: "d. Workforce Recovery COVID-19 (Restricted/Biennial/OTO)"
Insert: "500,000 500,000" [General Fund FY22 FY23]
Insert: "e. Accelerate Montana (Restricted/Biennial/OTO)"
Insert: "1,000,000 1,000,000" [General Fund FY22 FY23]
Insert: "f. Cyber Hub (Restricted/Biennial/OTO)"
Insert: "750,000 750,000" [General Fund FY22 FY23]
Insert: "g. Center for Translational Medicine (Restricted/Biennial/OTO)"
Insert: "1,000,000 1,000,000" [General Fund FY22 FY23]
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Explanation - This amendment increases general fund appropriations in the Appropriation Distribution Program in the Commissioner of Higher Education by $3,750,000 each fiscal year.
The Teacher Education Programs at Montana State University are for proficiency-based education. This includes the development of new partnerships with model schools; revision of early field experience, practicum experiences, and student teaching experiences for teacher candidates; training for faculty and field supervisors; and the development of new modules for teacher education and educational leadership course work.
Workforce Recovery COVID-19 at Montana Tech and Highlands College is for launching workforce recovery programs designed specifically to address business and industry needs coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Accelerate Montana Initiative at the University of Montana is for piloting a proficiency-based education model with close partnerships with employers and the state. This includes providing easy access to training and certification on the in-demand skills employers need; working closely with employers to build short-term, collaborative training programs with clear pathways to jobs; working with private and public sector employers to develop training programs for current employees; establishing internship and apprenticeship programs with employers and industry associations; partnering with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry to identify workforce needs and case management to assist individuals in transitioning from training to the workforce; and expanding the portfolio of UM online offerings.
The Cyber Hub Program at the University of Montana includes funding for equipment and cloud services that provide education and training capacity for individuals and prepares business for cyber defense readiness; recruitment and career mentoring personnel; and personnel to supplement Missoula College's existing cybersecurity training programs tailored for remote delivery and accessibility across the state.
The Center for Translational Medicine at Montana State University - Billings includes funding for teaching and training seminars, workshops, and programs that connect campus expertise to the community; remote delivery technology to deliver programming and establish connections to the entire 15 county region; seeding grants for collaborative projects between community stakeholders and university faculty; and establishing stronger relationships between the faculty and local leaders in health and medicine.