Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana HJ63: Request interim study on early literacy
Status: Failed, May 22, 2025
What the bill says
A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana requesting an interim study on improving early literacy and numeracy; and requiring that the final results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
From the engrossed text:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY ON IMPROVING EARLY LITERACY AND NUMERACY; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. WHEREAS, early literacy and early numeracy skills are foundational to children's overall learning; and WHEREAS, reading and mathematics proficiency rates among Montana schoolchildren are alarmingly and persistently low and remain a cause for concern; and WHEREAS, the Montana Legislature created early literacy targeted intervention programs in 2023 and may modify those programs in 2025; and WHEREAS, there is a growing convergence of evidence regarding the science of reading that is grounded in rigorous research that encompasses cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education; and WHEREAS, research indicates that children who engage in early numeracy activities demonstrate improved problem-solving skills and mathematical fluency as they progress through their education; and WHEREAS, it is crucial that efforts to improve early literacy and numeracy are coordinated between parents and all of the entities with a role in establishing policy and guiding early literacy and numeracy development; and WHEREAS, despite these investments and advances, the critical importance of developing literacy and numeracy in young children warrants legislative attention. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF …
Sponsors
- Reksten, Linda (R, 13) · primary sponsor
- Morigeau, Jacinda (D, 46)
Latest actions
- : (H) Died in Process
- : (S) 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postponed
- : (S) 2nd Reading
- : (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
- : (S) Committee Report
- : (S) Committee Executive Action
- : (S) Hearing
- : (S) Referred to Committee
- : (H) Transmitted to Senate
- : (H) 3rd Reading
Votes
- Indefinitely Postpone -McGillvray (April 29, 2025): 33 yea, 15 nay, passed
- Do Concur (April 29, 2025): 21 yea, 28 nay, failed
- Do Pass (April 28, 2025): 70 yea, 30 nay, passed
- Do Pass (April 25, 2025): 78 yea, 22 nay, passed
Subjects: Interim Study Resolutions, Education - K-12
Common questions
- What is HJ63?
- HJ63 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Request interim study on early literacy.
- What does HJ63 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana requesting an interim study on improving early literacy and numeracy; and requiring that the final results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
- What is the status of HJ63?
- Failed as of May 22, 2025. Latest action: (H) Died in Process (May 22, 2025).
- Who sponsored HJ63?
- Reksten, Linda (R, 13), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HJ63?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC4488
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