MS SB2664

Strengthens the definition of "evidence-based curriculum" for prekindergarten programs by requiring curricula demonstrate statistically significant effects on student outcomes through experimental, quasi-experimental, or correlational studies with statistical controls

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, in addition to the existing 15-hour annual professional development requirement

Mandates the Department of Education provide a rigorous evaluation of program effectiveness 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 three-year evaluations and annual reports and submit an independent summary of findings to the Legislature