Education

died · Montana · Legislature May 23, 2025

LC 862: Prohibit funding of DEI in Montana higher education system

LC 862, titled "Prohibit funding of DEI in Montana higher education system," was a proposed bill that would have banned state funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at Montana's public universities and colleges. If enacted, it would have directly affected all Montana public higher education institutions by preventing them from using state funds for DEI initiatives. The bill died in committee on May 23, 2025, and was never enacted into law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds DEI programs in higher education, directly restricting state budget allocation for these initiatives.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill explicitly prohibits state funding for DEI programs in higher education, directly defunding diversity initiatives as a core provision.95% confidence

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died · Montana · Legislature May 23, 2025

LC 943: Enacting the intelligent network for student personalized instruction and resource enhancement act

This bill (LC 943) was a proposed legislative draft focused on creating a digital educational platform for personalized student learning. It aimed to establish an "intelligent network" to connect students with tailored instructional resources and support. However, the draft was never advanced beyond the initial proposal stage and was officially marked as "Draft Died in Process" on May 23, 2025. No concrete provisions or affected parties were defined, as the bill did not progress to committee review or voting.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill proposes a digital platform for personalized learning resources, directly enhancing educational instruction and student support as per its title and summary.85% confidence

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died · Montana · Legislature May 23, 2025

LC 863: Prohibit funding of DEI in public K-12 schools

This bill would have prohibited state funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in public K-12 schools. It aimed to prevent public school districts from using state funds for initiatives related to DEI, directly affecting school budgets and program offerings. The bill was introduced in 2024 but died in the drafting process in May 2025, meaning it did not advance to a vote or become law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly prohibits state funding for DEI programs in schools, directly restricting budget allocation and defunding these initiatives under State Finance/ Appropriations subjects.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationDefunds DEI programs in K-12 schools, directly restricting state funding for these initiatives per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget School Funding

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died · Montana · Legislature May 23, 2025

LC 3680: Revise education laws to amend early literacy targeted interventions

Bill LC 3680 proposed revisions to education laws aimed at modifying early literacy targeted interventions for students. The bill sought to adjust how schools identify and support children with early reading challenges through updated intervention protocols. However, the bill did not advance beyond the drafting stage, dying in process in May 2025 after being assigned a drafter in December 2024. As a result, no policy changes were enacted, and the proposed amendments did not affect any current education programs or students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to improve early literacy interventions for students through updated protocols, directly enhancing K-12 educational support for reading challenges.95% confidence

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died · Montana · Legislature May 23, 2025

LC 3571: Revise the tribal computer programming boost scholarship program

This bill (LC 3571) proposed revisions to an existing scholarship program supporting tribal students pursuing computer programming education. It aimed to update eligibility criteria or funding mechanisms for the "tribal computer programming boost scholarship," directly affecting enrolled tribal students and potentially tribal educational institutions. However, the bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as it was placed on hold and ultimately died in process on May 23, 2025. No policy changes were enacted, as the proposed revision did not become law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill revises scholarship program for tribal students pursuing computer programming education, directly funding and expanding access to higher education opportunities in tech fields.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds computer programming education for tribal students, promoting tech skills development and digital equity in technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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died · Montana · Legislature May 23, 2025

LC 1148: Revise funding of K-12 infrastructure

This proposed bill (LC 1148) aimed to revise how state funds are allocated for K-12 school infrastructure projects, such as building repairs and modernization. It was introduced in 2024 but never advanced beyond the drafting stage. The bill died in process on May 23, 2025, meaning it was never considered by committees or voted on by the legislature. As a result, no policy changes were implemented, and it did not directly affect schools or funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill revises state funding allocation for K-12 infrastructure, supporting public education spending through revised appropriations.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aimed to revise K-12 infrastructure funding allocation, directly aligning with support indicators for improving school facilities and modernization. Failed to pass but demonstrated intent to advance infrastructure funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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died · Montana · Legislature May 24, 2025

LC 1215: Revise school funding laws to address GTB lag

This bill (LC 1215) aimed to adjust school funding laws to fix delays in payments from the General Tax Base (GTB) to public school districts. It would have required state agencies to distribute GTB funds to schools within a specific timeframe, directly affecting all public school districts receiving these funds. The key provision would have created a fixed schedule for GTB disbursement, replacing the current flexible process that caused payment delays. However, the bill died in committee during the 2025 legislative session and never became law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ensures timely GTB disbursement to schools, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget execution for public education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFixing GTB payment delays ensures timely school funding, directly supporting district operations and stability per bill's core purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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died · Montana · Legislature May 24, 2025

LC 1178: Revise TEACH Act incentives to increase starting teacher salary

This bill aimed to revise existing incentives under the TEACH Act to raise starting salaries for new teachers in public schools. It proposed modifying current funding mechanisms to provide increased financial support for school districts hiring entry-level educators. The bill did not advance beyond the drafting stage and was formally marked "Draft Died in Process" on May 24, 2025. As a result, no policy changes were implemented.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProposes revised funding mechanisms to increase starting teacher salaries, directly advancing education budget allocation through state appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to increase starting teacher salaries via revised TEACH Act incentives, directly supporting educator compensation and recruitment efforts.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aimed to increase starting teacher salaries via revised TEACH Act incentives, directly advancing wage support for educators under Labor & Employment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Student Health Teachers

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died · Montana · Legislature May 24, 2025

LC 1173: Revise education laws related to advanced opportunities program

LC 1173 aimed to revise education laws concerning the Advanced Opportunities Program, which typically provides students with access to advanced coursework like AP or dual enrollment. The bill was assigned to a drafter in November 2024 but was placed on hold in February 2025 and ultimately died in the legislative process by May 2025. No specific provisions or changes to the program were enacted, as the bill did not advance beyond the drafting stage. This means the existing program structure remained unchanged. The bill's failure to progress indicates no concrete policy changes were implemented through this legislative effort.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill aimed to revise Advanced Opportunities Program, which provides access to advanced coursework. Revision intended to support program's purpose of expanding educational access, though bill died in process.80% confidence

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died · Montana · Legislature May 24, 2025

LC 1267: Generally revise student data privacy laws

This bill (LC 1267) was a proposed revision to student data privacy laws, but it died in committee on May 24, 2025, and never became law. Since it did not advance beyond the drafting stage, there are no concrete policy changes or specific provisions to summarize. The title indicates it aimed to update protections for student data, but no details about its mechanisms or affected parties were finalized. Without an enacted bill, a factual summary of its actual impact or provisions cannot be provided.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill aims to revise student data privacy laws, strengthening protections for educational data security, aligning with 'protect' indicator under support stance.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill title explicitly aims to revise student data privacy laws, directly aligning with data privacy protection (support indicator) despite not becoming law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Data Privacy

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