HB471

Revise education laws related to human sexuality and identity instruction

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Montana HB471 revises education laws to increase transparency of human sexuality and identity instruction and strengthen parental rights.

Montana HB471 revises education laws to increase transparency of human sexuality and identity instruction and strengthen parental rights. The bill allows parents or guardians to refuse or withdraw their child from human sexuality and identity instruction, which counts as an excused absence. Schools must make curriculum materials available for public inspection and notify parents or guardians about the instruction. Schools cannot allow providers of abortion services to offer instruction or materials on human sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

28 Yea

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20 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 1, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing

Feb 18, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President