This bill aims to revise education laws in Montana by establishing a legislative goal for public elementary and secondary schools to include instruction on the prevention and avoidance of child sex trafficking and human trafficking. Specifically, it amends Section 20-1-102 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to add a new goal that supports instruction on these critical issues, alongside existing educational objectives. The bill also emphasizes the importance of creating a safe learning environment for students and fostering civic responsibility.

Additionally, the bill mandates the Office of Public Instruction to actively engage in educating Montanans about child sex trafficking and human trafficking, replacing the previous encouragement with a requirement. This includes reviewing best practices, providing educational resources, coordinating with law enforcement and health services, and supporting school districts in developing policies and curricula related to trafficking awareness and prevention. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-1-102, 20-7-1316
SB0107_1(1): 20-1-102, 20-7-1316
SB0107_1(10): 20-1-102, 20-7-1316
SB0107_1(2): 20-1-102, 20-7-1316
SB0107_1(3): 20-1-102, 20-7-1316
SB0107_1(4): 20-1-102, 20-7-1316
SB0107_1(5): 20-1-102, 20-7-1316
SB0107_1(6): 20-1-102, 20-7-1316
SB0107_1(7): 20-1-102, 20-7-1316
SB0107_1(8): 20-1-102, 20-7-1316
SB0107_1(9): 20-1-102, 20-7-1316
SB0107_1: 20-1-102, 20-7-1316
SB0107_X(1): 20-1-102, 20-7-1316
SB0107_X(2): 20-1-102, 20-7-1316
SB0107_X(3): 20-1-102, 20-7-1316
SB0107_X(4): 20-1-102, 20-7-1316
SB0107_X(5): 20-1-102, 20-7-1316
SB0107_X: 20-1-102, 20-7-1316