Montana § 20-1-102 - Legislative Goals For Public Elementary And Secondary Schools

§ 20-1-102. Legislative Goals For Public Elementary And Secondary Schools

Legislative goals for public elementary and secondary schools. It is the goal of the legislature that Montana's public elementary and secondary school system, in cooperation with parents or guardians, create a learning environment for each student that: (1) develops a sound foundation for literacy and numeracy during the early years that is built upon and reinforced throughout the educational experience; (2) furthers the ability to reason critically, creatively, and strategically; (3) fosters the ability to effectively understand and communicate ideas, knowledge, and thoughts; (4) develops a sense of personal and civic responsibility; (5) provides an in-depth understanding of the American political, social, and economic systems and the historical context from which they arose; (6) provides familiarization with political, social, and economic systems found elsewhere in the world; (7) develops a strong work ethic, postsecondary readiness, and employment skills; (8) encourages a healthy lifestyle; (9) supports instruction of financial literacy, where students obtain the knowledge and skills required to succeed financially; and (10) supports instruction of avoidance of participation or involvement in and prevention of child sex trafficking and human trafficking.