Request an interim study on school safety

This joint resolution (LC 3602) requests an interim study to examine Montana's school safety practices. It directs the Legislative Council to form a committee to assess how Montana implements the U.S. Department of Justice's "Ten Essential Actions for School Safety," involving state agencies like the Office of Public Instruction and Montana Safe Schools Center. The study must analyze existing laws, funding, and cross-agency coordination, with findings due to the 70th Legislature by September 2026. The resolution does not create new laws but aims to identify gaps and best practices for future policy decisions.