MS HB1123

Redefines "evidence-based curriculum" to require statistically significant effects on student outcomes supported by strong, moderate, or promising evidence from experimental, quasi-experimental, or correlational studies

Authorizes the Department of Education to provide classroom-embedded technical support for teachers and assistant teachers in prekindergarten programs

Requires individualized professional development plans for all teachers and teaching assistants, supplemented by classroom-embedded support as needed

Mandates the Department of Education provide a rigorous program effectiveness evaluation to the Governor and Legislature every three years starting July 1, 2023, using longitudinal data to measure short-term and long-term achievement and non-achievement effects

Requires the PEER Committee to review the Department's evaluations and annual reports and submit an independent summary of findings to the Legislature before each legislative session following a three-year report