69th Legislature 2025 HJ 31
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ENROLLED BILL
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF
MONTANA RECOGNIZING THE ENORMOUS CONTRIBUTIONS MADE EVERY DAY BY EDUCATIONAL
SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS IN MONTANA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CELEBRATING EDUCATIONAL
SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS DAY ON APRIL 3, 2025.
WHEREAS, Montana's future economic stability, safety, and creative opportunities are dependent on a
well-educated populace; and
WHEREAS, the 9,106 educational support professionals employed in Montana's public schools include
instructional paraprofessionals, secretaries, clerks, special-needs assistants, information technology services
professionals, instructional paraprofessionals for students with deafness or hearing loss, sign-language
interpreters, visual disability educators, and transportation and custodial employees; and
WHEREAS, educational support professionals contribute to the safety and success of Montana's public
school students and of school activities they participate in; and
WHEREAS, educational support professionals participate in a wide variety of roles in schools, including
as members of district committees that develop policies and school calendars and make determinations about
district insurance policies; and
WHEREAS, educational support professionals play a vital role in helping all students, including
students with significant physical, social-emotional, and mental needs, reach their full potential; and
WHEREAS, retention of educational support professionals is in the best interest of Montana; and
WHEREAS, one full-time job should be enough to thrive economically in Montana; and
WHEREAS, Montana's educational support professionals deserve the respect and praise of the
Montana Legislature and the gratitude of Montana's citizens for their professionalism and deep commitment to
the education, health, and safety of all Montana's public school students. 69th Legislature 2025 HJ 31
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ENROLLED BILLNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE STATE OF MONTANA:
That educational support professionals throughout Montana be recognized for their significant impact
on the educational outcomes and positive learning environments for Montana's students.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 69th Legislature recognizes and celebrates Educational
Support Professionals Day in conjunction with the national Paraprofessional Appreciation Day on April 3, 2025.
- END - I hereby certify that the within bill,
HJ 31, originated in the House.
___________________________________________
Chief Clerk of the House
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Speaker of the House
Signed this _______________________________day
of____________________________________, 2025.
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President of the Senate
Signed this _______________________________day
of____________________________________, 2025. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31
INTRODUCED BY D. JOY, D. BAUM, M. MARLER, E. MATTHEWS, J. REAVIS, L. REKSTEN, E. STAFMAN,
M. THANE, J. WEBER
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF
MONTANA RECOGNIZING THE ENORMOUS CONTRIBUTIONS MADE EVERY DAY BY EDUCATIONAL
SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS IN MONTANA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CELEBRATING EDUCATIONAL
SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS DAY ON APRIL 3, 2025.