Billings Public Schools (SD2)
Public school districtMontana's largest district, over 17,000 students, including an Early Childhood Special Education Academy.
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If you have been counting on Montana's Special Needs Education Savings Account, stop and check its status before you commit to anything. Following a summary judgment in ongoing litigation, the program is paused, with a stay allowing only currently enrolled students to keep receiving reimbursements through June 30, 2026. That is the single most important thing on this page for Billings families, and most articles about the program do not mention it.
Montana OPI - District Special Education Contacts for Families
State contact directoryCurrent statewide directory of district special education directors, revised January 2026 - gives you a named contact rather than a general line.
Visit siteMontana OPI - Education Savings Account FAQ
State ESA guidanceState FAQ on the Special Needs ESA. Verify current status directly with OPI - the program is paused pending litigation.
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