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HB 945

Create the early childhood education and child care infrastructure grant program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Katie Sullivan

HB 945 would create a Montana grant program funding early childhood education and child care facility infrastructure to expand access and improve care quality, but died in the legislative process after missing appropriation deadlines.

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Bill Summary · HB 945

Legislative bill overview

HB 945 would establish a grant program in Montana to fund infrastructure improvements and development for early childhood education and child care facilities. The bill aimed to provide financial support to expand, improve, or create physical spaces for child care providers and early education programs across the state.

Why is this important

Access to affordable, quality child care is a significant barrier for working families and affects workforce participation, particularly among parents. Infrastructure investments in this sector can increase the supply of licensed child care facilities, potentially reducing costs and improving care quality for Montana families.

Potential points of contention

  • Program funding and costs: The fiscal note raised questions about the actual financial requirements and ongoing operational expenses associated with the grant program
  • Grant distribution criteria: How funds would be allocated geographically and to which types of providers (nonprofit, for-profit, rural vs. urban)
  • State budget priorities: Whether early childhood infrastructure warrants dedicated appropriations compared to other state funding needs during a tight budget cycle

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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