HB595

Revise qualifications for teachers of adult basic education or high school equivalency programs at state correctional institutions

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Montana HB595 revises instructor qualifications for adult basic education and high school equivalency programs in state correctional institutions.

Montana HB595 establishes a correctional education program within the Department of Corrections, offering inmates opportunities to attain high school equivalency diplomas and participate in adult basic education. Instructors must be at least 18 years old, of good moral character, and possess either an associate or bachelor's degree, a teaching certificate, or prior teaching experience. The Department of Corrections is prohibited from requiring a Montana teacher or specialist certificate for instructors.

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Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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13 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 27, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 24, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President