BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

  OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 8.2.503 pertaining to the administration of the Quality Schools Grant Program

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

          1. On November 25, 2015, the Department of Commerce published MAR Notice No. 8-2-139 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment of the above-stated rule at page 2060 of the 2015 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 22.

 

2. The department has amended the above-stated rule as proposed.

 

3. The department has thoroughly considered the comments and testimony received. A summary of the comments received and the department's response are as follows:

 

COMMENT #1: One commenter suggested that the Quality Schools program amend the proposed guidelines to incorporate a new siting tool to assist schools with school facility planning. 

 

RESPONSE #1: The department is interested in this new tool as a way to assist schools, but needs additional time to understand how it will relate to school facility projects funded by the Quality Schools Grant Program before including in the application process. No changes have been made to the proposed application and guidelines at this time.  

 

 

/s/ Kelly A. Lynch                                  /s/ Douglas Mitchell                    

KELLY A. LYNCH                                 DOUGLAS MITCHELL

Rule Reviewer                                       Deputy Director

                                                              Department of Commerce

 

Certified to the Secretary of State December 28, 2015.