HB628

Revise early literacy targeted intervention laws

Vetoed·6/19/25

Montana HB628 revises early literacy targeted intervention laws to improve reading and math proficiency.

Montana HB628 revises early literacy targeted intervention laws to improve reading and math proficiency. The bill mandates that eligible children, identified through a selected evaluation methodology, participate in classroom-based, home-based, or jumpstart programs. These programs must be research-based, cost-effective, and foster parental engagement. The bill also allows school districts to enroll one on-target student for every three eligible students in targeted intervention programs.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

79 Yea

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20 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Finance and Claims Hearing

Mar 20, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing

History

Jul 23, 2025

House

(H) Veto Override Failed in Legislature

Jun 21, 2025

House

(H) Veto Override Vote Mail Poll in Progress

Jun 19, 2025

House

(H) Vetoed by Governor