This joint resolution from the Montana Legislature requests an interim study to explore the coordination between the Department of Public Health and Human Services and the Office of Public Instruction in addressing the impacts of prenatal exposure to methamphetamine and fentanyl on children. The resolution highlights the increasing number of infants born in Montana with such exposure and the associated long-term risks, including developmental delays and cognitive impairments, particularly in areas affected by poverty and generational trauma.

The resolution mandates that an appropriate interim committee be designated to conduct the study, which will involve collaboration with various stakeholders, including tribal governments and early childhood education providers. The committee is tasked with gathering statistics, investigating successful strategies from other states, and developing proposals for a coordinated response to support affected children. The study's findings and recommendations are required to be reported to the 70th Legislature by September 15, 2026.