SB 181 Montana Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Generally revise Indian education for all laws

SB 181 generally revises Montana's Indian Education for All laws to strengthen the state's commitment to preserving American Indian cultural integrity. The bill requires all certified school personnel and students to receive instruction in American Indian studies, emphasizing tribal consultation and the use of Indian language and cultural specialists. It places additional accountability and reporting requirements on the Board of Public Education, the Office of Public Instruction, and school districts, particularly regarding the financial oversight of state funds for these programs. This legislation aims to improve the delivery and accountability of American Indian education across Montana's public education system.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Signed May 13, 2025
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What changed between versions

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MINOR
The bill text was updated to reflect its final enrolled status, including a change from a draft version to the official 'Authorized Print Version' and the addition of the 69th Legislature and 2025 session details. While the substantive policy language regarding Indian Education for All and accountability remains consistent, the formatting changes indicate this is the final version ready for implementation.
TECHNICAL

Updated the header to show the bill is now an 'Enrolled Bill' for the 69th Legislature in 2025, replacing the draft version identifier.

Adjusted page numbering and spacing in the header to align with the official enrolled format.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 14, 2025 · House Apr 9, 2025

How they voted

426
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 50
Apr 14, 2025
D Democratic18
17 Yea 1
94% Yea
R Republican32
25 Yea 6 Nay 1
78% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
50
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Amendments
2
May 9, 2025
Signed into law
(S) Signed by Governor
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Signed by Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Signed by President
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (42-6-2)
senate
Apr 9, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (69-28-3)
house
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
(H) Returned to Senate with Amendments
lower
Mar 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Report - (H) Education
lower
Mar 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Executive Action - (H) Education
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
(H) Referred to Committee - (H) Education
lower
Jan 31, 2025
Amended
(S) Tabled in Committee - (S) Education and Cultural Resources
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Education and Cultural Resources
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
(S) Introduced
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Jonathan Windy Boy
Jonathan Windy Boy
DDemocratic
MT
16