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Bill would expand Montana’s early intervention program to include numeracy; sponsors emphasize voluntary participation
Summary
Representative Melissa Romano told the Senate Education Committee HB 338 would add early numeracy intervention to the state’s targeted early literacy program, allow assessments year‑round, and keep participation voluntary; multiple education groups testified in support.
Representative Melissa Romano introduced House Bill 338 to expand the state’s early‑intervention program by adding early numeracy alongside early literacy and by increasing flexibility for assessment timing.
"This bill seeks to add on to that successful bill by adding early numeracy intervention," Romano said, noting research that early math proficiency is a strong predictor of later academic success. The bill allows interventions to be…
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