OFFICIALS LEGISLATION INTEREST GROUPS PUBLIC STATEMENTS COMMITTEES VETOES

Gov. Gianforte Statement on Council's Decision Undermining Equality of Opportunity for Montana Students

Statement

Date: Feb. 9, 2022
Location: Helena, MT
Issues: Education

Governor Greg Gianforte today released the following statement after the Certification Standards and Practices Advisory Council (CSPAC) revised the Professional Educators of Montana Code of Ethics to incorporate equity into Montana schools:

"CSPAC's decision this morning puts an extreme political agenda ahead of Montana students. As we've seen across the country, promoting equity in education, or the idea that all students end up in the same place with equal results, jeopardizes students' educational opportunities. Instead, Montana schools should promote equality in education, the idea that every student should enjoy equal opportunity to learn, thrive, and reach his or her full potential. CSPAC's decision undermines students' equality of opportunity.

"Furthermore, CSPAC, an advisory council, does not have the legal authority to set policy.

"I call on the Montana Board of Public Education to right this politically motivated wrong and put Montana students first."


Source
arrow_upward