This bill amends and reenacts certain provisions of Louisiana's public education laws, specifically focusing on foundational numeracy skills for students in kindergarten through third grade. It introduces new requirements for public schools to provide systematic foundational numeracy instruction, administer various assessments to measure students' numeracy skills, and develop individual numeracy improvement plans for students identified as below grade level. The bill also mandates parental notification regarding their child's numeracy status and provides guidelines for interventions and supports to enhance students' numeracy skills.

Key insertions in the bill include the establishment of annual numeracy assessments, the requirement for schools to provide targeted interventions, and the consolidation of individual improvement plans for reading and numeracy. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of high-quality instructional materials aligned with state standards for both literacy and numeracy. The provisions of this act are set to be implemented by the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year, contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds.

Statutes affected:
HB267 Original: 17:10(A)(4)
HB267 Engrossed: 17:10(A)(4)
HB267 Enrolled: 17:10(A)(4)
HB267 Act 650: 17:10(A)(4)