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LA HB321
Bill
Status
Passed
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Wyble
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AI Summary
- Teacher certification applicants must complete required semester hours in foundational numeracy or approved numeracy training, effective September 1, 2028
- Fourth through eighth grade math teachers must complete approved numeracy professional development by August 1, 2025; kindergarten through third grade math teachers must complete it by August 1, 2027
- Teachers hired after July 31, 2025 (grades 4-8) or July 31, 2027 (grades K-3) must complete approved professional development within two years of employment
- Public school governing authorities must provide numeracy coaches for K-3 math teachers to deliver on-site training, lesson demonstrations, co-teaching, and instructional feedback
- School authorities may offer stipends for numeracy training completed outside normal work hours; federal and state funds may be used if allowable under funding guidelines
Legislative Description
Provides for teacher certification and professional development with respect to numeracy (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
TEACHERS
Last Action
Effective date: 08/01/2025.
6/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Finance5/12/2025
Education4/30/2025
Education4/2/2025
Full Bill Text
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