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LC 2173

Revise Montana education laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 2173 aimed to revise Montana education laws; draft died in process, so no changes enacted and no specifics on provisions or impact are available.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 2173

Summary of Montana LC 2173 — Revise Montana education laws

  • Bill number and title: LC 2173, “Revise Montana education laws”
  • Status: Draft died in process (LC). As of May 22, 2025, the draft is no longer active.
  • Introduced: November 29, 2024
  • Classification: bill (draft form)
  • Subject: Schools and Education

What this bill is (based on the title)

The bill is described as a revision of Montana education laws. The title alone indicates an intent to modify existing statutes related to education, but the text of the bill is not provided in the available information. Therefore, the specific reforms, policy goals, or targeted provisions are not known from this summary.

Timeline and procedural status

  • November 29, 2024: Drafter assigned; draft placed on hold.
  • November 29, 2024: Draft marked as “On Hold.”
  • May 22, 2025: Draft listed as “Died in Process,” meaning the bill did not advance through the legislative process.
  • The current status suggests the bill did not become law and there is no active version pending in the current session.

Key provisions (not specified)

No text or section-by-section provisions are provided in the prompt. As a result, we cannot identify:
- Specific changes to statutes (e.g., funding, governance, standards, assessments, teacher licensure, student rights, or district responsibilities)
- New programs, funding levels or allocations, timelines for implementation, or enforcement mechanisms
- Any transitional provisions or timelines

Potential impact (in the absence of bill text)

If enacted, a bill revising education laws could affect:
- State and local governance: requirements for the Office of Public Instruction, state boards, or district oversight
- Funding and finance: formulas, allocations, or eligibility criteria for state aid
- Curriculum, standards, and accountability: graduation requirements, assessments, or reporting
- Teacher workforce: licensure, evaluation, professional development
- Student protections and services: special education, English learners, student records, or privacy
- Administrative processes: timelines, reporting duties, compliance mechanisms

Note: These are general categories commonly addressed in education laws revisions. The actual impact would depend on the specific provisions contained in the text of LC 2173.

Affected parties

Based on the bill’s subject, potential affected groups could include:
- Students and families
- K-12 school districts and charter schools (if applicable)
- Teachers, administrators, and district staff
- Montana Office of Public Instruction and other state education agencies
- Local and state policymakers and education advocates

Next steps / how to track

  • To understand the bill’s actual provisions and impact, refer to the Montana Legislature’s official records for LC 2173 (text, fiscal notes, and committee actions).
  • Since the draft has died in process, there is no active version advancing in the current session unless reintroduced in a future legislative cycle.

If you’d like, I can help monitor official updates or summarize any revised or reintroduced bills with the same name or subject.

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

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