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died · Montana · Legislature May 24, 2025

LC 1236: Revise laws to add history and civics classes in high school as a requirement for graduation

This bill (LC 1236) proposed requiring all high schools to add history and civics courses as a graduation requirement. It would have directly affected high school students by mandating these subjects for graduation, replacing or supplementing current course requirements. The bill was drafted in 2024 but was ultimately "died in process" in May 2025, meaning it did not advance to a vote or become law. It remains a proposed measure with no current legislative status.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates history/civics as graduation requirement, strengthening curriculum standards and educational content for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 1410: Create a teachers bill of rights

This bill (LC 1410) was a proposed measure titled "Create a teachers bill of rights," intended to establish specific protections or guidelines for educators. However, it died in the legislative process on May 26, 2025, and never advanced to a vote or became law. As a draft that did not progress, it did not establish any concrete rights, mechanisms, or provisions for teachers or school districts. The bill's status remains inactive with no enacted policy changes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aimed to establish teacher protections, aligning with 'supports teachers' indicator in education policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 1422: Revise laws regarding drop out from public education

This bill (LC 1422) aimed to revise state laws concerning student dropout prevention and support in public education. It was drafted in November 2024 but did not advance beyond the drafting stage, as it "died in process" in May 2025. No specific policy changes or mechanisms were enacted, as the bill never reached a committee vote or floor consideration. The summary is limited to its status as a proposed measure that did not become law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly targets dropout prevention and support, aligning with educational advancement indicators, though it never became law.90% confidence

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died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 1379: Expand career technical education to include middle school students

This bill (LC 1379) proposed expanding career technical education (CTE) programs to include middle school students, aiming to provide early exposure to career-focused learning. It would have directly affected middle school students by adding CTE pathways to their curriculum, potentially connecting them to future career opportunities. However, the bill was drafted, placed on hold, and ultimately died in the legislative process during the 2025 session without becoming law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly expands CTE curriculum to middle schools, enhancing student career exposure and educational access per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum

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died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 1432: Constitutional amendment to repeal Article X, section 6 regarding aid prohibited to sectarian schools

This bill (LC 1432) proposed a constitutional amendment to remove a provision in Article X, section 6 that currently prohibits public funds from being used to support religious schools. If passed, it would allow state aid to sectarian (religious) schools by repealing this constitutional ban. The bill was drafted but died in committee on May 26, 2025, meaning it never became law or changed the state constitution. It directly affected how public education funding could be distributed, but no policy change occurred as the bill did not advance.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill would allow public funds for religious schools, expanding state education spending beyond current constitutional limits, directly impacting budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill seeks to allow public funding for religious schools by repealing constitutional ban, expanding state aid access to sectarian institutions within education funding policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding

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died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 1378: Generally revise the teach act to enhance beginning teacher pay

LC 1378 aimed to revise the Teach Act to increase pay for beginning teachers. It would have directly affected new educators entering the profession by establishing higher salary standards. The bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as its draft was marked "Died in Process" on May 26, 2025. No specific mechanisms or implementation details were finalized, as the proposal did not progress to committee or floor consideration. This bill did not become law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill would increase state education funding by establishing higher salary standards for beginning teachers, directly supporting public service funding allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to 'enhance beginning teacher pay' and establish 'higher salary standards' for new educators, directly supporting teachers through increased compensation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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died · Montana · Legislature May 26, 2025

LC 1444: Authorize university system to establish proficiency-based model schools

This bill (LC 1444) proposed authorizing the state university system to create proficiency-based model schools, which would focus on student mastery of skills rather than traditional seat-time requirements. It would have directly affected public universities and students enrolled in those institutions by changing how educational progress is measured. However, the bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as its draft was officially marked "Died in Process" on May 26, 2025. No concrete policy changes were enacted, as the legislation was abandoned before committee review.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes proficiency-based model schools focusing on student mastery over seat time, a progressive educational reform directly addressing curriculum innovation in higher education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 3468: Generally provide mentor teacher support for new teachers

This bill (LC 3468) proposed establishing a formal mentorship program pairing new teachers with experienced educators. It would have directly affected new teachers in public schools by providing structured support during their initial teaching years. The bill died in the legislative process in May 2025 and never became law, so no policy changes were implemented. It did not advance beyond the drafting stage.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill proposes formal mentorship program for new teachers, directly supporting educator development and retention per 'support' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 3313: Generally revise K-12 curriculum to include teaching and memorization of biblical proverbs

This bill (LC 3313) proposed revising K-12 public school curricula to require teaching and memorization of biblical proverbs. It would directly affect students and teachers in public schools within the state by mandating specific content in classroom instruction. The bill died in committee on May 27, 2025, meaning it did not advance to become law. It aimed to integrate religious text memorization into standard educational requirements.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationMandates religious curriculum content, restricting academic freedom in public schools per bill's requirement for biblical proverbs memorization95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 3467: Develop a framework for an AI powered learning environment

This bill (LC 3467) proposed creating a framework to guide the development and use of AI-powered learning tools in educational settings, primarily affecting schools and educational technology providers. It aimed to establish guidelines for ethical AI use, student data privacy, and teacher training but did not specify concrete implementation steps. The bill was drafted in December 2024 but died in committee on May 27, 2025, meaning it never advanced to a vote or became law. As a procedural proposal, it remains inactive with no enacted policies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes ethical AI guidelines, data privacy, and teacher training for educational tools, directly enhancing tech integration in schools without restrictions.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly establishes guidelines for student data privacy and ethical AI use in education, directly aligning with data privacy protection (support indicator).95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy

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