Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana HJ53: Request an interim study on school safety
Status: Passed one chamber, May 6, 2025
What the bill says
A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana requesting an interim study on improving school safety; and requiring that the final results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
From the engrossed text:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY ON IMPROVING SCHOOL SAFETY; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. WHEREAS, the safety of children and the adults who educate and care for them is of paramount importance; WHEREAS, there is a strong correlation between a safe school environment and higher academic achievement, with students in safer schools tending to have better grades and test scores; and WHEREAS, safe schools promote positive social interactions, reduce bullying, and create a more supportive environment for students to develop healthy relationships; and WHEREAS, students who feel secure at school are more likely to be engaged in their learning and actively participate in school activities; and WHEREAS, Montana K-12 schools would benefit from a coordinated cross-system collaborative study to identify existing and nonexistent school safety practices; and WHEREAS, having proper safety protocols in place allows for effective collaborative response to emergencies such as fires, medical emergencies, and active shooter scenarios; and WHEREAS, Montana is one of the few states without a unified, coordinated approach to supporting school safety and lacks a designated state system that provides schools with comprehensive guidance and support. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES …
Sponsors
- Barker, Brad (R, 55) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : (H) Filed with Secretary of State
- : (S) Signed by President
- : (H) Signed by Speaker
- : (H) Returned from Enrolling
- : (H) Sent to Enrolling
- : (S) 3rd Reading
- : (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
- : (S) 2nd Reading
- : (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
- : (S) Committee Report
Votes
- Do Concur (April 29, 2025): 29 yea, 21 nay, passed
- Do Concur (April 28, 2025): 29 yea, 20 nay, passed
- Do Pass (April 23, 2025): 93 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Do Pass (April 22, 2025): 94 yea, 6 nay, passed
Subjects: Safety, Interim Study Resolutions, Education - K-12
Common questions
- What is HJ53?
- HJ53 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Request an interim study on school safety.
- What does HJ53 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana requesting an interim study on improving school safety; and requiring that the final results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
- What is the status of HJ53?
- Passed one chamber as of May 6, 2025. Latest action: (H) Filed with Secretary of State (May 6, 2025).
- Who sponsored HJ53?
- Barker, Brad (R, 55).
- Where is the official record for HJ53?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC3602
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