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Committee considers adding early numeracy interventions to Montana law
Summary
House Bill 338, introduced by Representative Melissa Romano, would expand the state's targeted early literacy program to include early numeracy interventions; proponents including early childhood groups, school administrators and medical professionals urged support and called for funding for implementation.
The House Education Committee heard House Bill 338 on Thursday, a proposal from Representative Melissa Romano to expand Montana’s early intervention framework so that targeted supports include numeracy as well as literacy.
"This bill seeks to add numeracy intervention designed to assist children who fall below proficiency levels," Romano said, explaining the change appears beginning on page 20 of the bill and that participation would remain voluntary so parents can opt in without mandatory screening.
Proponents emphasized developmental…
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