Committee forwards bill to screen and boost early math intervention, with questions on data and implementation

Mar 2, 2025

Senate Bill 235 would create a statewide math instructional leadership framework, require school PD plans, and mandate early numeracy screening and targeted intervention plans; the committee gave the bill a due‑pass recommendation after extensive questioning.

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Senate Bill 235 instructs the Public Education Department (PED) to develop and monitor a statewide mathematics instructional leadership framework, require districts and charters to adopt math professional‑learning plans and to use department‑approved early numeracy screeners before the end of second grade. The committee moved the bill forward with a due‑pass recommendation.

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