News
Missoulian Editorial: Montana Legislature’s inaction on dropout age bill appalling and inexcusable
The Montana Legislature’s Senate Education and Cultural Resources Committee is apparently fine with Montana students dropping out of school before they’ve earned that diploma. Before they’ve reached the age of 18, even.
For the past few years, Montana has made a concerted effort to reduce its rate of high school dropouts. It’s taken a lot of work – a lot of coordination and cooperation among community and education groups from every corner of the state – and it’s paying off.
But apparently, the Montana Legislature’s Senate Education and Cultural Resources Committee isn’t on board with this effort. On the contrary: it’s perfectly fine with Montana students dropping out of school before they’ve earned that diploma. Before they’ve reached the age of 18, even.
How else to explain the committee’s tabling last Monday of Senate Bill 13, which would finally raise Montana’s embarrassingly low legal drop-out age from 16 to 18 years old or upon graduation?
***
"The State with the Best Education Wins!"
The number to call is (406) 444-4800, and be sure to specify that your message is meant for the Senate Education Committee.
2013 Senate Education and Cultural Resources Committee
Peterson, Jim (R – Ch) http://www.leg.mt.gov/css/Sessions/63rd/leg_info.asp?HouseID=0&SessionID=107&LAWSID=12897
Jones, Llew (R – V Ch) http://www.leg.mt.gov/css/Sessions/63rd/leg_info.asp?HouseID=0&SessionID=107&LAWSID=13870
Arntzen, Elsie (R) http://www.leg.mt.gov/css/Sessions/63rd/leg_info.asp?HouseID=0&SessionID=107&LAWSID=12925
Brown, Taylor (R) http://www.leg.mt.gov/css/Sessions/63rd/leg_info.asp?HouseID=0&SessionID=107&LAWSID=13751
Driscoll, Robyn (D) http://www.leg.mt.gov/css/Sessions/63rd/leg_info.asp?HouseID=0&SessionID=107&LAWSID=12924
Facey, Tom (D) http://www.leg.mt.gov/css/Sessions/63rd/leg_info.asp?HouseID=0&SessionID=107&LAWSID=12553
Lewis, Dave (R) http://www.leg.mt.gov/css/Sessions/63rd/leg_info.asp?HouseID=0&SessionID=107&LAWSID=13747
Moore, Eric (R) http://www.leg.mt.gov/css/Sessions/63rd/leg_info.asp?HouseID=0&SessionID=107&LAWSID=12453
Stewart-Peregoy, Sharon (D) http://www.leg.mt.gov/css/Sessions/63rd/leg_info.asp?HouseID=0&SessionID=107&LAWSID=13694
Windy Boy, Jonathan (D) http://www.leg.mt.gov/css/Sessions/63rd/leg_info.asp?HouseID=0&SessionID=107&LAWSID=12893
Secretary: Elizabeth Whiting, Rm 321, (406) 444-
7363
Staff: Pad McCracken (LSD), Research Analyst, Rm
111F, (406) 444-3595
MATR Supporters (view all)
Sorry, we couldn't find any posts. Please try a different search.