Montana higher education officials are legally challenging the constitutionality of a new law allowing concealed carry of firearms on college campuses.
Montana's Board of Regents, the state body overseeing public higher education, voted unanimously during a Wednesday meeting for a judicial review of the new law. Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the policy back in February.
Montana Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian shared his thoughts.
“You know, I do view our role as a partnership with the Legislature,” he explained. “But sometimes even partnerships need clarity.”
The state’s constitution grants the Board of Regents full power to control the Montana University System, and the Board says they have received an unprecedented amount of feedback on the new law.