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SFUSD board approves revised math placement policy to expand 8th‑grade algebra; amendment creates opt‑out pathway
Summary
The San Francisco Unified School District board voted 4–3 to adopt a new math placement policy that aims to expand access to algebra in eighth grade. The policy passed after an amendment to broaden eligibility and establish district guidance for transfers and informed counselor conversations.
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education voted 4–3 to adopt a revised math placement policy that expands opportunities for eighth‑grade students to take algebra, while adding an opt‑out pathway and guidance for students who transfer into the district.
Superintendent Dr. Hsu introduced the policy after staff presented Goal 2 progress data and options that included an “expanded math” model (math 8 plus algebra), an algebra elective and a braided compression course. The board amended the proposal to direct staff to design transfer‑student procedures and to interpret eligibility in a way that “expands rather than restricts” access; that amendment passed 4–3 before the full policy was approved on the same split.
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