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Document Location: http://www.opi.mt.gov/legaldivision/index.html
Last Modified: 6/2/08

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The OPI legal counsel provides legal advice and services to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Legal Division provides services to OPI divisions and assists the legal counsel in her duties. Those duties include, but are not limited to:
(1) providing legal advice and services to the Superintendent in connection with special education;
(2) assisting with appeals from County Superintendent decisions;
(3) representing the State Superintendent and OPI in court proceedings;
(4) providing legal services and advice in connection with teacher certification, denial, suspension and revocation;
(5) assisting with the adoption and amendment of administrative rules;
(6) assisting with legislation; and
(7) production of "School Laws of Montana."


Division Staff:

Kathleen Magone
, Chief Legal Counsel, (406) 444-4402
Mary Gallagher, Early Assistance Program Director, (406) 444-5664
Linda Brandon-Kjos, Legal Administrative Officer, (406) 444-4402
Beverly J. Marlow, Paralegal, (406) 444-3172