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Children and Education

All Montana children should have the opportunities and resources to thrive as they grow up. Supporting child well-being in our state means kids grow up in economically secure families, live in resilient communities, and meet developmental, health, and educational milestones. Investing state and local resources in our children and our schools produces short-term and long-term dividends for Montana’s families and economy as a whole. Access to quality education from early childhood, pre-Kindergarten, and through graduation increases opportunity for people of all income levels to achieve their goals in life.

Montana’s Child Care Crisis: Workforce Solutions Are the Key to Progress

More state investment in the child care workforce is needed to make significant shifts in recruiting and retaining staff and raising wages. A well-compensated and stable child care workforce will...

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First Look: What’s In and What’s Out of Governor’s 2027 Biennium Budget

This report provides a snapshot of what is included in the 2027 proposed budget, what is missing, and next steps in the budget process. MBPC will provide more detailed analysis on the Governor’s tax...

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Reaching Families: Assessing Best Beginnings’ Impact on Montana’s Communities

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Montana KIDS COUNT - County Data

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Where Do Kids Go After the School Bells Ring?

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Montana Children's Health Data Dashboard

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Montana’s Child Care System : Investments Needed to Support Families and Child Care Businesses

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Tuition Tax Credits: A Threat to Montana-Based Education Solutions

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Under the Surface: How Montana Can Support Families and Protect Kids During COVID

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The Coronavirus and Child Care: Montana Must Do More for Workers and Families

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Every Kid Counts: 2020 Census and the Importance of Including All Children

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Revenue: The Neglected Foundation for Kids’ Success

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Housing: An Overlooked Solution to Reducing Children in the Foster Care System

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Montana Families Rely on the Children’s Health Insurance Program: CHIP Facts

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House and Senate GOP Health Bills Endanger Healthy Montana Kids Program

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Continued Preservation of Tribal Languages in Montana

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Investing in Pre-K: Frequently Asked Questions

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Child Care in Montana: Access to Affordable and Quality Care

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Tuition Tax Credits: A Threat to Montana-Based Education Solutions

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Investing in Pre-K: Frequently Asked Questions

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Strengthening Families, Strengthening Our Economy: The Economic Benefits of Pre-Kindergarten

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The High Cost of Child Care: State Funding for Pre-K Would Benefit Montana Families

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Pre-Kindergarten: An Investment in Montana's Future

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Montana Budget & Policy Center

Shaping policy for a stronger Montana.

MBPC is a nonprofit organization focused on providing credible and timely research and analysis on budget, tax, and economic issues that impact low- and moderate-income Montana families.