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Educational policy affects all of our Montana students and families. This is a transparent portal for all educational updates during the 68th legislative session offered to legislators, parents, and families.
To our legislators: Remember families are the foundation of learning as our parents are the first teachers. Our Montana students are our most precious resource and the future of this great state. Thank you for putting our Montana students and families first as you reflect on educational policies during the session.
All discussions will take place from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM via Zoom and will be moderated by the Office of Public Instruction's Chief Legal Counsel.
The discussions times and topics are:
Recording | Meeting Agenda | Comparison of Charter School Bills
Recording | Meeting Agenda | Legislation Summary
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Agenda | Legislation Summary
Additional discussions will take place during the fall.
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Representative Jodee Etchart Bilings, MT
Representative Sue Vinton Billings, MT
Representative Mike Hopkins Missoula, MT
Representative DAvid Bedey Hamilton, MT
Representative Jedediah Hinkle Belgrade, MT
Senator Fuller Kalispell, MT
Representative Windy Boy Box Elder, MT
Senator Theresa Manzella Hamilton, MT
Representative Bob Keenan Bigfork, MT
Representative Seekins-Crowe Billings, MT
Representative Naarah Hastings Billings, MT
Representative Fred Anderson Great Falls, MT
Representative Marta Bertoglio Clancy, MT
Representative Shannon O'Brien Missoula, MT
Representative Braxton Mitchell Great Falls, MT
Representative Greg Kmetz Miles City, MT
Representative Bob Phalen Lindsay, MT
Representative Greg Oblander Billings, MT
Representative Becky Beard Elliston, MT
68th Legislative Transmittal Packet 68th End-of-Session Wrap-Up
1. A Promise is a Promise: Base Aid requirements to fund Public Schools.
2. Teacher Dollars Working for Teachers: Teacher Licensing fees supporting the teacher licensing system.
3. Updating Audiology Equipment: One-time-only funding.
4. Student Mental Health: Amending mental health tuition payments to allow tuition for any residential mental health.
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Agenda
Related Materials:
Agenda | Recording
Tribal Youth Summit Review
Tara Boulanger, Legislative Liasion, 406-444-2082
Jenna McKinney, Family Engagement Specialist, 406-438-3400
Meet the Superintendent's Executive Staff
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