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This bill, known as the Mississippi Math Act, establishes the Moving Mathematics in Mississippi (M3) Program to improve math education statewide, focusing on early numeracy and algebra readiness. The program will provide mathematics coaches to schools, implement universal screenings for students in kindergarten through fifth grade to identify those needing extra help, and create individualized math plans (IMPs) for at-risk students. It also introduces an "Algebra readiness indicator," which is a specific score on the fifth-grade statewide math assessment, to help determine if students are prepared for Algebra I and to guide interventions before they enter middle school. The bill also mandates aligned professional development for teachers and establishes a dedicated fund, the Moving Mathematics in Mississippi (M3) Fund, to support these initiatives, while ensuring data privacy and outlining implementation timelines.

Education

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1254.xml