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LC 3313

Generally revise K-12 curriculum to include teaching and memorization of biblical proverbs

2025 Regular Session

Montana bill requiring K-12 students to learn and memorize biblical proverbs as mandatory curriculum; died in legislative process without passage.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 3313

Legislative bill overview

LC 3313 proposes to revise Montana's K-12 curriculum to require teaching and memorization of biblical proverbs as part of standard instruction. The bill would mandate that students learn specific proverbs from the Bible as part of their educational requirements across grade levels.

Why is this important

This bill raises fundamental questions about the role of religious content in public education and curriculum design. It would potentially affect how millions of students are educated and what knowledge is deemed essential to learn in tax-funded schools, while also touching on constitutional questions about religion in public institutions.

Potential points of contention

  • First Amendment concerns: Public schools must remain neutral on religion; mandatory biblical instruction could violate the Establishment Clause by privileging one religious tradition over others or over secular perspectives
  • Curriculum prioritization: Requiring memorization of specific religious texts raises questions about whether this displaces other educational priorities and what academic justification supports including biblical proverbs specifically
  • Inclusivity and equity: Students from non-Christian, atheist, or secular families may object to religious instruction as mandatory curriculum, raising questions about accommodation and opt-out provisions
  • Academic merit: Educators and curriculum specialists debate whether biblical proverbs belong in core K-12 education versus being offered as elective or comparative literature courses

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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