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Bill would let teachers temporarily exclude disruptive students, with stated safeguards for students with disabilities
Summary
SB 138 would allow teachers in Montana to temporarily remove students from class when their behavior disrupts learning and requires districts to adopt return plans; proponents emphasized teacher support and compliance with IDEA/504; committee asked about administrative capacity and timelines.
Senator Russ Temple opened Senate Bill 138, describing it as a tool to empower teachers to maintain productive learning environments by allowing temporary removal of disruptive pupils and requiring trustees to adopt policies that establish procedures and minimum protections.
Supporters including Kim Popham (MFPE) and Doug Reisig (Montana Quality Education Coalition) said the bill affirms teacher authority and supports teacher retention by addressing classroom…
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