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Subcommittee backs math reforms to expand advanced access, increase elementary math time and strengthen teacher prep

House Education Subcommittee · February 18, 2026

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Summary

House Bill 10 30 would guarantee access to advanced math for prepared students, require at least 60 minutes of daily core math instruction in grades 4–5, and tighten teacher preparation. Sponsors and classroom teachers emphasized supports for students and targeted K–5 teacher training.

Representative Donna Tucci presented House Bill 10 30 as a three‑part approach to strengthen math instruction: automatic access to advanced math for students who demonstrate readiness, improved teacher preparation and training (with K–5 emphasis), and a requirement of 60 minutes of daily core math instruction for fourth and fifth graders.

Tucci framed the measure as bipartisan and cited Alabama and other states as precedent. She told the committee the bill guarantees “access to advanced math for students who are ready” and would strengthen college of education coursework and teacher training. Classroom teachers and members supported narrowing automatic enrollment to students who score "distinguished" on the Georgia Milestones as the primary trigger while allowing additional indicators (growth, course averages, teacher input) for students on the bubble.

During committee discussion members raised scheduling concerns in large districts about adding 60 minutes of daily math instruction; Representative Tucci said schedules would need adjustment and argued the time is key to improving outcomes. The subcommittee heard six public witnesses in support: Kayla Sledge (elementary special education teacher) urged protecting instructional integrity and supports for students; Claire Buck (GACIS) supported using multiple data points for placement; Miranda Thomas (Excelinet) and Michael O'Sullivan (GeorgiaCan) cited national and neighboring‑state examples; Cosby Johnson (Georgia Chamber) and Dr. Doug Lane (Georgia Gwinnett College) emphasized workforce and teacher preparation needs.

A motion that House Bill 10 30 receive a "do pass" designation carried by voice vote with no recorded opposition, and the bill advances to the full committee.