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This bill increases the mathematics requirements for teaching licenses and endorsements, aiming to improve student success in mathematics. Specifically, it mandates that individuals seeking elementary or secondary teaching licenses must complete additional hours in mathematics methods courses, with these new requirements taking effect for licenses issued after July 1, 2027. The bill also establishes a "mathematics instructional leadership framework," which is a structured model to enhance mathematics teaching and learning, and requires school districts and charter schools to develop "mathematics professional learning plans" aligned with this framework. Furthermore, for students in kindergarten through third grade, schools will administer a "mathematics screening assessment" at the beginning of each school year to identify students experiencing "mathematics difficulty," defined as an inability to perform at grade level. If a student is identified as at risk, a "mathematics support plan" will be created, outlining specific interventions and strategies for both the school and parents to help the student improve. The bill also mandates that the department provide guidance on these interventions and a "multilayered system of support," which means providing increasingly intensive help based on a student's needs. Finally, the department will be required to report annually on the implementation of these programs and their effectiveness.

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