The bill introduces new regulations for maximum classroom sizes in public schools, requiring each school district to develop and publicly share a target average class size policy. For pre-kindergarten through grade six, the average class size is limited to a specified number, while grades seven through twelve are capped at 30 students. It mandates annual reporting on student and teaching staff assignments and performance metrics, and allows the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to collect long-term data on high school graduates' career and education outcomes. Additionally, the bill modifies charter school provisions, permitting year-round application submissions and reducing the decision timeline for charter school appeals from 90 to 45 days. It also increases the base student allocation to $6,660 and introduces reading proficiency incentive grants for K-6 students.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a Task Force on Education Funding, composed of six members from both the Senate and House of Representatives, ensuring minority party representation. The task force will analyze public education funding and accountability, recommend policies, and report findings to the legislature. It is authorized to meet during legislative sessions and can request data from the Department of Education and Early Development. The bill also includes conditional provisions, stating that certain sections will only take effect if related legislation, SB 113, is passed, with staggered effective dates for various sections ranging from July 1, 2025, to 181 days after the enactment of SB 113.

Statutes affected:
HB0057A, AM HB 57, introduced 01/22/2025:
HB0057B, AM CSHB 57(L&C), introduced 02/10/2025:
HB0057C, AM CSHB 57(EDC), introduced 03/14/2025:
HB0057D, AM CSHB 57(EDC) am, introduced 04/11/2024, passed House 04/16/2025:
HB0057E, AM SCS CSHB 57(FIN), introduced 04/25/2025: 14.03.120, 44.31.020, 14.03.250, 14.03.255, 14.09.010, 14.17.470, 39.27.030, U.S.C, 14.17.990
HB0057F, AM SCS CSHB57(FIN) am S, introduced 04/28/2025, passed Senate 04/28/2025: 14.03.120, 14.30.765, 44.31.020, 14.03.250, 14.03.255, 14.03.253, 14.03.256, 14.03.290, 14.09.010, 14.17.420, 14.17.410, 14.17.470, 43.20.148, 14.30.773, 39.27.030, U.S.C, 14.17.990
HB0057G, AM SCS CSHB 57(FIN) am S(reengrossed), introduced 04/30/2025, passed House 04/30/2025, passed Senate 04/30/2025: 14.03.120, 14.30.765, 44.31.020, 14.03.250, 14.03.255, 14.03.253, 14.03.256, 14.03.290, 14.09.010, 14.17.420, 14.17.410, 14.17.470, 14.30.773, 39.27.030, U.S.C, 14.17.990
HB0057Z, AM Enrolled HB 57, introduced 04/30/2025: 14.03.120, 14.30.765, 44.31.020, 14.03.250, 14.03.255, 14.03.253, 14.03.256, 14.03.290, 14.09.010, 14.17.420, 14.17.410, 14.17.470, 14.30.773, 39.27.030, U.S.C, 14.17.990