Bill > HB1770

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to establish a supplemental mathematics program for kindergarten through fifth-grade students, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The Department of Education will select a mathematics program that encourages self-directed learning, helps students develop problem-solving skills, and can be used flexibly by both public and nonpublic schools. The program must be device-agnostic, allowing teachers to use it for in-class demonstrations and support, and must provide access for family members to encourage parental involvement. The program will be voluntary and provided at no cost to schools. The Department of Education is required to establish criteria for measuring mathematics outcomes and must submit an annual report to the General Assembly detailing the number of users and school entities that accessed the program. The bill defines key terms such as "department," "nonpublic school," and "school entity" to clarify the scope of the program. The legislation will take effect immediately upon passage.

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