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Montana bill aims to resolve constitutional overlap between superintendent and Board of Public Education
Summary
Rep. David Beatty told the House Education Committee HB138 removes a statutory reference to 'general supervision' from the superintendent of public instruction’s duties so supervision language aligns with the Board of Public Education in the Montana Constitution; proponents said it will reduce jurisdictional conflicts.
Representative David Beatty, sponsor of House Bill 138, told the House Education Committee that the bill removes a statutory reference to "general supervision of the public schools" from the superintendent of public instruction’s duties so those responsibilities align with the Board of Public Education’s constitutional role. "This plainly contradicts the plain language of the state constitution," Beatty said, arguing the statute and constitution currently assign overlapping duties.
Supporters including Lance Melton of the Montana School Boards Association and longtime education observer Bob…
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