Bill > HB934

This bill, known as the Science of Math Act, aims to enhance mathematics education and intervention services in public schools by amending existing laws and enacting new ones. Key provisions include establishing a "curriculum list" of high-quality mathematics curricula and intervention programs, requiring school districts to develop mathematics achievement improvement plans if fewer than 51% of their third graders score proficient on the math assessment, and mandating that schools with low proficiency rates use curricula from the approved list. The bill also introduces a "mathematics improvement and monitoring plan" for individual students needing intervention, which will involve parents and teachers and include high-dosage tutoring. Furthermore, it mandates that seventh graders scoring proficient or advanced on math assessments be enrolled in Algebra I in eighth grade, unless they've already completed it, and that students in grades three through six with high math achievement receive advanced learning opportunities. The bill also updates data collection requirements for the statewide education management information system to include more detailed mathematics instruction and intervention data, and it mandates professional development for educators focused on mathematics instruction and life skills.