“The funding for early child care initiatives contained in HB 924 has been hailed by providers and advocates as a significant investment in one of the state’s most pressing needs. In recent years, working families have increasingly struggled with rising costs of care, while providers have faced high employee turnover and a shifting regulatory landscape. Providers hope seed money approved by the 2025 Legislature and future revenues allocated to the trust will spur programs that help retain child care workers, increase options for Montana parents and right a ship that’s inched ever closer to listing.”
Pew: Are State Trust Funds an Answer to Rising Child Care Costs?
"Montana advocates counted the $10 million account as a win, although it falls well short of the...