STARS and Future Ready

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May 6, 2026, 3:54:52 PM (8 days ago) May 6

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STARS

The Montana’s STARS Act (HB 252) offers state-funded incentive to districts that are successful in preparing graduates for postsecondary success.

Incentive funding is calculated based on the number of graduates earning postsecondary credits, industry-recognized credentials, workplace learning credits, or an associate’s degree prior to graduation.
Payments are made two years in arrears beginning in FY 2028 (i.e., amounts are based on graduates’ achievements from the 2025–26 school year.
Payments flow to both the high school district AND the K–8 elementary district where the student completed 8th grade.
OPI and OCHE are partnering to develop resource tools to support districts in implementing the new legislation and submitting data on student outcomes.
Visit OPI’s STARS website to learn more about the legislation.

Future Ready Feedback

The OPI, MUS, and DLI want your feedback on implementation of the Future Ready incentive program! Please share your thoughts in the below survey: