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ID H0577
Bill
Status
3/26/2014
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
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Adds Section 33-1627 to Idaho Code establishing a Math Initiative to improve mathematical instruction and student achievement in Idaho schools
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Legislature finds that student mathematical skills are not currently meeting Idaho's economic needs and must be improved
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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
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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