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Last Action

Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget2026-05-13

Vote Breakdown

No floor votes recorded.

Plain Language Summary

This bill establishes requirements for high-quality mathematics instruction in North Carolina public schools for kindergarten through eighth grade, including mandatory screening assessments three times per year, individualized Mathematics Success Plans for struggling students, and a state-approved list of instructional materials. The bill creates the Office of Learning Research to evaluate math curriculum vendors and appropriates $21 million in recurring funds plus $2.5 million for research and implementation.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill addresses math proficiency gaps by requiring early identification of struggling students and targeted interventions before they fall further behind.
• •They contend that evidence-based instruction, consistent screening, and approved materials will improve student outcomes across the state and ensure all students have necessary math skills for high school and careers.
• •Proponents view the state-level coordination and research through the NC Collaboratory as helping schools implement best practices more effectively.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may raise concerns about the cost ($23.5 million total) and implementation burden on schools, particularly in rural or under-resourced districts.
• •Some question whether prescriptive state requirements limit local school control and teacher autonomy in choosing instructional methods.
• •Critics might also worry that frequent assessments (three per year) could increase student testing burden or that restricting schools to state-approved materials limits educational flexibility and innovation.