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Bill > HB744
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Introduced
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
In Committee
03/13/2023
03/13/2023
Crossed Over
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
Passed
04/11/2023
04/11/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Revise laws to protect religious expression for students and teachers
AI Summary
This bill revises laws to protect religious expression for students and teachers. It amends section 20-7-112 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to clarify that a school library can include the Bible or other religious materials of cultural, historical, or educational significance, and that students are not prohibited from initiating or participating in conversations about religion, religious beliefs, or religious practices with other students or teachers. The bill also adds an immediate effective date upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned (on 04/27/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0210W$BSIV.ActionQuery?P_BILL_NO1=744&P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=HB&Z_ACTION=Find&P_SESS=20231 |
| BillText | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/HB0799/HB0744_X.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/HB0799/HB0744_1.pdf |
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