The bill mandates the State Department of Education to create an Advanced Math Pathway aimed at preparing K-12 students for advanced math courses, including Algebra I in middle school and college credit-bearing math courses in high school. By the 2027-2028 school year, local boards of education are required to adopt an automatic enrollment policy that enrolls students into this pathway if they score proficient or higher on statewide math assessments or demonstrate proficiency through local measures. Additionally, local school districts must provide clear information to students and parents about the math pathways and their implications for future academic and career opportunities.

Parents or guardians have the option to either opt their children into advanced math courses if they do not meet the automatic enrollment criteria or opt them out if they do. The bill also emphasizes the need for local boards and schools to offer instructional support to help students succeed in advanced math. Furthermore, the State Department of Education is tasked with reporting annually to the Legislature on various metrics related to student performance and enrollment in advanced math courses, including the number of students who are proficient in math assessments and their subsequent enrollment in advanced courses. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.