SB138

Revise education laws related to a teacher's authority to maintain a positive classroom environment

Failed·5/23/25

Montana SB138 would affirm a teacher's authority to maintain a positive classroom learning environment and allow temporary exclusion of disruptive.

Montana SB138 would revise education laws to affirm a teacher's authority to maintain a positive classroom learning environment. School district trustees must adopt a policy or include language in employee agreements defining this authority. Teachers can temporarily exclude pupils whose behavior impedes teaching or learning. A pupil may only return to class after a return plan is communicated to the teacher. The return plan may include a behavioral contract with the pupil. The bill applies to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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64 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24, 2025

3:00 PM

House Education Hearing

Jan 21, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Apr 22, 2025

House

(H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading

Apr 22, 2025

House

(H) 2nd Reading Not Concurred