Bill > H875

This bill directs the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to redesign and enhance mathematics instruction for kindergarten through eighth-grade students by creating a comprehensive system of support. The bill requires DPI to develop and provide approved lists of high-quality mathematics assessment tools, instructional systems, and professional learning offerings that emphasize explicit instruction, problem-based learning, and responsive feedback. Local school administrative units must select and implement these approved resources, which are designed to identify students' mathematical deficiencies, provide targeted interventions, and ensure students develop grade-level mathematical proficiency. Key components include assessments that measure critical skills like number sense and basic operations, instructional materials that combine conceptual understanding with procedural fluency, and professional development for teachers. The bill also mandates that schools notify parents within 15 days if a student has a mathematical deficiency, explaining the student's current performance, proposed interventions, and home support strategies. The new requirements will be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year, with DPI required to report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee about the mathematics standards and supports before implementation.

Education, Government Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H875