1. (1) The department will pay an eligible exonerated person's expenses associated with the following educational institutions that are designated as approved educational institutions:

   1. (a) a Montana community college;
   2. (b) a unit of the Montana university system, as described in 20-25-201, MCA; or
   3. (c) any accredited Montana tribally controlled community college.

2. (2) The department will pay an eligible exonerated person's expenses associated with:

   1. (a) efforts to meet admission standards or requirements for admission at one of the above listed educational institutions including:

      1. (i) a course of study to satisfy requirements for a certificate of equivalency of completion of secondary education (GED); and
      2. (ii) assistance in completing any adult education program or courses.
3. (3) Upon proper proof and documentation as outlined in ARM 20.26.105, the department will pay the eligible exonerated person's expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board.

Authorizing statute(s): 53-1-214, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 53-1-214, MCA

History: NEW, 2012 MAR p. 1632, Eff. 8/10/12.