On the Road: Talking about the economic benefits of pre-K in Montana

By investing in pre-K programs, we know Montana will experience significant short-term and long-term economic returns. Children will be better prepared for kindergarten and experience economic improvements over their lifetime. Working parents with access affordable and reliable child care are more productive and experience less absenteeism in the workplace.

Businesses are, in turn, more productive and benefit from a more skilled workforce. And our state economy will experience lower special education and crime costs over time, producing a significant return on its investment.

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