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MT HB595
Bill
Status
5/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Fiona Nave
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Montana Correctional Education Program within the Department of Corrections to provide inmates opportunities to earn a high school equivalency diploma and participate in adult basic education.
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Instructors must be 18 years or older, of good moral character, and hold at least one qualifying credential: an associate or bachelor's degree in any field, a teaching certificate from another state, or prior teaching experience including military training.
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Prohibits the Department of Corrections from requiring instructors to hold a Montana teacher or specialist certificate issued by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
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Grants the Department of Corrections authority to adopt policies determining which inmates are eligible to participate in the education program.
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Effective July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Revise qualifications for teachers of adult basic education or high school equivalency programs at state correctional institutions
Schools and Education
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
5/5/2025