Bill > SB1360

This bill establishes a three-year pilot program starting in the 2026-2027 school year, managed by the State Department of Education, to support school districts in improving mathematics instruction, particularly for students struggling with math or math-related learning disabilities like dyscalculia. This program will involve mathematics instructional teams providing technical assistance and resources to schools, with the teams being assigned to districts based on the percentage of students scoring in the lowest performance levels on statewide math assessments. The bill also directs the creation of an Office of Mathematics Improvement within the State Department of Education, led by a Director focused on kindergarten through fifth-grade math instruction, to oversee various aspects of math education, including professional development, screening tools, and the implementation of this new act. Additionally, the bill updates existing laws related to statewide student assessments, including a change in the timeline for approving screening instruments for math proficiency, and mandates the screening of students in grades two through five for dyscalculia, a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to understand and work with numbers. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Budget and Finance, Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1360&Session=2600