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ID H0577

Bill

Status

Passed

3/26/2014

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 33-1627 to Idaho Code establishing a Math Initiative to improve mathematical instruction and student achievement in Idaho schools

  • Legislature finds that student mathematical skills are not currently meeting Idaho's economic needs and must be improved

  • State Department of Education shall promote math improvement through one or more of the following activities: high quality professional development for teachers, statewide online math instruction programs providing tutoring and remedial instruction, and formative assessments to identify student skill levels and deficiencies

  • Costs of the Math Initiative shall be paid by the State Department of Education from moneys appropriated for this program in the educational support program budget

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide legislative findings, to provide that the State Department of Education shall promote improvement of instruction and student achievement through certain activities, to provide for certain activities and to provide that the cost shall be paid from certain appropriated moneys.

EDUCATION

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2014 Session Law Chapter 255 Effective: 07/01/2014

3/26/2014

Committee Referrals

Education3/6/2014
Education3/3/2014

Full Bill Text

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