Request interim study on special education

HJ 51 is a joint resolution requesting a temporary study on Montana's special education system. It directs the Legislative Council to form a committee to examine special education law, funding, teacher shortages, student needs, and federal policy changes. The committee must collaborate with schools, parents, advocacy groups, and state education agencies. The study aims to inform future policy decisions supporting Montana's constitutional goal of educating all students, including those with disabilities, and must report findings to the 70th Legislature by September 2026. This resolution does not change existing laws but seeks to improve legislative understanding of a complex policy area.