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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Enact The "mississippi Math Act" Establishing The Moving Mathematics In Mississippi (m3) Program Within The State Department Of Education; To Set Forth Findings, Purposes, Definitions And Program Components; To Authorize K-12 Mathematics Coaching And Supports, K-5 Mathematics Screening And Interventions, An Algebra-readiness Indicator Based On The Grade 5 Statewide Mathematics Assessment Scale Score, And Professional Development For Grades K-1, 2-6 And 7-12; To Provide For Administration, Rulemaking, Data Protections, Reporting, Evaluation And District Participation; To Create The Moving Mathematics In Mississippi Fund; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Mississippi Math Act," establishes the Moving Mathematics in Mississippi (M3) Program within the State Department of Education to improve K-12 mathematics education. The program aims to strengthen foundational math skills, enhance teacher effectiveness through coaching and professional development, and ensure students are prepared for algebra by middle school. Key components include providing K-12 mathematics coaches, implementing a K-5 mathematics screening system with targeted interventions for students struggling with math, and establishing an "Algebra-Readiness Indicator" based on the 5th-grade math assessment to identify students needing extra support before entering middle school algebra. The bill also mandates professional development for teachers across different grade levels and creates a dedicated fund to support these initiatives, while ensuring all student data is protected under federal and state privacy laws.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Kevin Blackwell (R)*,
David Blount (D)*,
Nicole Boyd (R)*,
Rod Hickman (D)*,
Michael McLendon (R)*,
Chad McMahan (R)*,
Bart Williams (R)*,
Last Action
Referred To Education;Appropriations A (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2242.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2242PS.htm |
| Amendment No 1 (Cmte Sub) | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/sam/SB2242_S_(Cmte_Sub)_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2242CS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2242IN.htm |
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