Weber Pearson’s bill would create statewide K–2 math assessments and supports
SB 1067 establishes a statewide framework for annual kindergarten through 2nd‑grade math assessment beginning in 2028–29 to identify students early and connect them to evidence‑based interventions; supporters say it preserves local flexibility and is not high‑stakes, while teachers’ groups urged explicit safeguards on assessment use.
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Senator Weber Pearson told the committee SB 1067 will create a statewide framework for early mathematics assessment in kindergarten through 2nd grade beginning in the 2028–29 school year, with the state board establishing criteria for high‑quality assessments and the California Department of Education recommending tools that meet those standards. "If we are serious about improving student outcomes, closing achievement gaps...we must start by identifying challenges before they become barriers," the author said.
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