House Joint Resolution No. 67, introduced by Representatives C. Keogh and D. Bedey, requests an interim study to assess the impacts of recent and potential changes in federal funding on the Office of Public Instruction and the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education in Montana. The resolution highlights that the Office of Public Instruction is funded 86.1% by state dollars and 13.9% by federal dollars, while the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education is funded 95% by state dollars and 5% by federal dollars. Both offices rely on federal funding for various programs and positions, and the resolution emphasizes the need to understand how changes in federal funding could affect agency operations, personnel, and program sustainability.

The resolution calls for the Legislative Finance Committee to review federal directives affecting these offices since January 20, 2025, and analyze their impact on Montana citizens and government programs. The study will focus on agency operations, budget implications, personnel reductions, and the overall functionality of the agencies in light of potential federal funding losses. The findings of the study are to be presented to relevant interim committees and must be completed by September 15, 2026, with a final report to be submitted to the 70th Legislature.