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This bill establishes a three-year Math Lab Pilot Project designed to improve mathematics education for kindergarten through sixth-grade students in New Mexico. The project will create dedicated math learning environments in participating public schools, including charter schools, with each school receiving a minimum annual grant of $100,000. Participating schools must staff the math lab with a knowledgeable teacher, focus on small group and interactive learning activities aligned with grade-specific academic standards, and provide professional development opportunities. School districts can voluntarily apply to participate, and the Public Education Department will develop application criteria, oversee implementation, and provide technical assistance. Participating schools will be required to test students before, during, and after the pilot project and track their progress, with annual reports detailing demographic data, student participation, math proficiency changes, and feedback from teachers, students, and parents. The department will prepare a final report by November 1, 2028, evaluating the pilot project's efficacy and potential for statewide expansion. The bill includes a $3 million appropriation from the general fund to support the project from fiscal years 2026 through 2028, covering costs such as staffing, materials, technology, training, and reporting.

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