CA SB1067

Requires the State Board of Education to appoint an independent panel of experts by April 30, 2027, to create an approved list of evidence-based math screening instruments for kindergarten through grade 2 students

Mandates local educational agencies adopt screening instruments by June 30, 2028, and begin assessing all K-2 students for math difficulties starting in the 2028-29 school year, with parent opt-out available in writing

Students identified with math difficulties must receive appropriate supports including evidence-based instruction, progress monitoring, early intervention, or tutoring; screening results cannot be used for high-stakes purposes like teacher evaluations or grade retention

Requires annual reporting to the Department of Education by July 15 each year (beginning 2029) on the number and percentage of students identified with math difficulties, disaggregated by student group

Cites California's math achievement crisis, noting only 37% of K-12 students performed at grade level in 2025, with lower rates among low-income students (26%), Black students (20%), and Latino students (26%)