MT HB462

Superintendent of Public Instruction must identify 3-5 sets of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) aligned with content standards during the standard revision process, with cost estimates at 10% adoption increments

School districts that voluntarily adopt state-recommended HQIM receive reduced-cost access to materials and must commit to 2 years of curriculum-aligned professional development for teachers and instructional leaders

External consultants supporting HQIM selection must have expertise in multi-district implementation and cannot receive financial support from curriculum publishers

Appropriates $5 million for the 2025-2027 biennium: $3 million for K-8 mathematics HQIM adoption and $2 million for high school math curriculum development including industry and trades pathways

Effective July 1, 2025, with revised math content standards taking effect July 1, 2026