Bill > H6107

This bill establishes a two million dollar pilot program for a virtual reality learning platform designed to improve math skills for students in grades 6-12, focusing on STEM education. The program will require the Department of Education to issue a request for proposal for an experiential learning platform that has proven significant improvement in algebra benchmarks. The selected program must provide immersive, multimodal learning experiences that help students understand mathematical and scientific concepts through three-dimensional models and interactive technologies. The platform aims to engage students by connecting math concepts to real-world economic problems and career exposure. The funds will be used to train middle and high school math teachers in utilizing virtual reality technology and headsets in their classrooms, with a focus on districts demonstrating a need for increased student engagement and achievement in mathematics. The pilot program must complete its request for proposal process by August 1, 2025, and the selected provider must submit a third-party report to the commissioner of elementary and secondary education demonstrating the program's impact on student engagement and achievement before the start of the next full school year.

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