20-1-102. Legislative goals for public elementary and secondary schools.
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20-1-102 . 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.