SB407

Revise education laws to prohibit certain flags and banners in school and require phrase "In God we trust" displayed in each classroom of a public school

Failed·5/23/25
Introduced Text

Montana SB407 would prohibit certain flags and banners on school property and require the phrase "In God we trust" displayed in each classroom of a.

Montana SB407 revises education laws to prohibit flags, banners, and symbols representing social, political, or cultural activism on public school property. Exceptions are made for official flags and symbols of the United States, Montana, or the U.S. armed forces. The bill mandates that the phrase "In God we trust" be displayed in each classroom and school building. It authorizes school districts to use funds or accept donations for these displays.

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Roll Call Votes

(S) Education and Cultural Resources--To Table

13 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 27, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

(S) Tabled in Committee (S) Education and Cultural Resources