Bill > HB353

This bill establishes an "Advanced Math Pathway" for public K-12 students in Alabama, which is a sequence of math courses designed to accelerate learning and allow students to take Algebra I in middle school and at least one college-level math course in high school. By the 2027-2028 school year, the State Department of Education, referred to as the "DEPARTMENT," must create this pathway, and local school districts will automatically enroll students who demonstrate proficiency on statewide math assessments in grades five through eight or through local measures. Local districts must also provide clear information to parents and students about the pathway's benefits, enrollment process, and available options, and parents can opt their children in or out of automatic enrollment. To support student success in these advanced courses, schools must offer additional instructional support beyond regular math classes. The DEPARTMENT will also be required to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing student enrollment in advanced math, assessment scores, and the specific pathways and support programs offered by each school district.