OCHE reported application and enrollment growth tied to Apply Montana and system initiatives (Montana 10), with increases in resident capture and projected 1,500 new undergraduate FTE since 2023; Regents pressed for measurement of marketing effectiveness.

The Office of Public Instruction presented 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey results showing declines on many risk behaviors over recent years but increases in several mental-health indicators and ongoing disparities for Native American students, prompting board discussion of survey timing and question coverage.

Regents received an update on Montana 10 cohorts and related institutional innovation projects; presenters reported strong persistence (90%+ fall‑to‑spring for recent cohorts) and credit accumulation gains tied to cohort supports and technology investments.

Montana establishes program to fund school districts eliminating reduced-price meal copayments.

Students from Montana aim to learn about legislation while pursuing future careers.

Montana's SB 211 permits students to self-administer asthma and allergy medications at school.

Students push for legislation to include e-cigarettes in Clean Indoor Air Act.

High school advocates request support for Senate Bill 390 to limit indoor vaping.

Susan Webber advocates for Senate Bill 107 to teach students how to avoid human trafficking.

Local students actively engage in leadership, academics, and future career planning.

Legislators outline plan for mental health program to support schools and track progress.