Allow the term "emotional disability" to be used instead of "emotional disturbance" as it relates to special education
This bill changes Montana's special education terminology by allowing "emotional disability" to replace "emotional disturbance" in state law and regulations, aligning with the federal definition (34 CFR 300.8(c)(4)). It provides $100 from the general fund to the Office of Public Instruction to update publications about special education services by July 1, 2025. The change affects how schools document and provide services for students with emotional needs under Montana's special education framework.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 10, 2024
Last action Mar 25, 2025
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