Bill Summary for H 875 (2025-2026)

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Apr 9 2025

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
House Bill 875 (Public) Filed Wednesday, April 9, 2025
AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION AND LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN MATHEMATICS SUPPORTS IN SCHOOLS AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THOSE SUPPORTS.
Intro. by Willis, Biggs, Pickett, Rhyne.

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Enacts GS Chapter 115C, Part 1C (Mathematics Instruction). Outlines the General Assembly’s priority for students to become grade-level math proficient in GS 115C-83.20. Provides definitions for the part in GS 115C-83.22. Directs the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to provide a system of support for all K-8 students in math education and their teachers in GS 115C-83.24. Mandates that DPI provide a list of systems of support including supplemental math screening systems for school districts to choose from for measuring, identifying, and articulating the student’s math proficiencies and deficiencies. Also requires DPI to provide a list of math instructional materials and professional educational offerings for teachers to assist in math instruction.

Requires DPI to report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee prior to implementing the first math standards adopted after the effective date of the act. Specifies that the report must include (1) the math standards adopted by the State Board of Education, (2) the math support systems adopted by DPI under GS 115C-83.24, and (3) other relevant information.

Effective and applicable to the 2025-2026 school year.