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1 SENATE BILL NO. 107
2 INTRODUCED BY S. WEBBER, T. CROWE, S. FYANT, C. NEUMANN, J. SOOKTIS, S. FITZPATRICK, M.
3 CUFFE, W. CURDY, M. DUNWELL, B. GILLESPIE, J. MORIGEAU, T. RUNNING WOLF, F. SMITH, D. FERN,
4 M. FOX, J. WINDY BOY, E. BOLDMAN, T. FRANCE, D. HAWK, D. HAYMAN, G. HERTZ, E. KERR-
5 CARPENTER, S. MORIGEAU, A. OLSEN, C. POPE, J. TREBAS
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7 A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT GENERALLY REVISING EDUCATION LAWS; ESTABLISHING A
8 LEGISLATIVE GOAL FOR PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT
9 INSTRUCTION OF PREVENTION AND AVOIDANCE OF CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING AND HUMAN
10 TRAFFICKING; REQUIRING THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO UNDERTAKE ACTIVITIES TO
11 EDUCATE MONTANANS ABOUT AND PREVENT CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING;
12 AMENDING SECTIONS 20-1-102 AND 20-7-1316, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.”
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14 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:
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16 Section 20-1-102, MCA, is amended to read:
17 "20-1-102. It is the goal of the
18 legislature that Montana's public elementary and secondary school system, in cooperation with parents or
19 guardians, create a learning environment for each student that:
20 (1) develops a sound foundation for literacy and numeracy during the early years that is built upon
21 and reinforced throughout the educational experience;
22 (2) furthers the ability to reason critically, creatively, and strategically;
23 (3) fosters the ability to effectively understand and communicate ideas, knowledge, and thoughts;
24 (4) develops a sense of personal and civic responsibility;
25 (5) provides an in-depth understanding of the American political, social, and economic systems
26 and the historical context from which they arose;
27 (6) provides familiarization with political, social, and economic systems found elsewhere in the
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1 (7) develops a strong work ethic, postsecondary readiness, and employment skills;
2 (8) encourages a healthy lifestyle; and
3 (9) supports instruction of financial literacy, where students obtain the knowledge and skills
4 required to succeed financially; and
5 (10) supports instruction of avoidance of participation or involvement in and prevention of child sex
6 trafficking and human trafficking."
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8 Section 20-7-1316, MCA, is amended to read:
9 "20-7-1316. The office of public instruction
10 is encouraged to shall undertake activities to educate Montanans about and prevent child sex trafficking and
11 human trafficking. Activities may include but are not limited to:
12 (1) reviewing best practices for preventing child sex trafficking and human trafficking;
13 (2) providing access to educational resources for interested parents, teachers, child-care
14 providers, and other community members on how to prevent child sex trafficking and human trafficking, on the
15 warning signs of child sex trafficking and human trafficking, and on predatory behaviors;
16 (3) coordinating educational and prevention efforts with law enforcement, the department of public
17 health and human services, and local organizations that work to prevent child sex trafficking and human
18 trafficking; and
19 (4) supporting school districts in developing:
20 (a) policies on child sex trafficking and human trafficking awareness, prevention, response, and
21 reporting; and
22 (b) educational materials and curricula aimed at preventing child sex trafficking and human
23 trafficking."
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25 NEW SECTION. Section 3. [This act] is effective July 1, 2025.
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