House Bill No. by Representative Wyble aims to enhance teacher certification and professional development in numeracy for kindergarten through eighth-grade teachers in Louisiana. The bill amends existing laws to require that teacher certification includes completion of foundational numeracy courses and training aligned with national mathematics research. Specifically, it mandates that applicants for initial certification must meet certain numeracy training requirements, with implementation set to begin on September 1, 2028. Additionally, the bill establishes that the state Department of Education will require teachers to complete approved professional development courses by specified deadlines, ensuring that all teachers are adequately prepared to teach mathematics.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for the appointment of numeracy coaches to support teachers in grades K-3, providing on-site training and feedback to improve instructional practices. It also clarifies that federal and state funds may be utilized for implementing these provisions, provided that the expenditures comply with relevant funding guidelines. The legislation emphasizes the importance of numeracy in education and aims to bolster the quality of mathematics instruction in Louisiana schools, ultimately known as "The Louisiana Numeracy and Excellence (LANE) Act."

Statutes affected:
HB321 Original: 17:13(A)(2)
HB321 Engrossed: 17:13(A)(2)
HB321 Enrolled: 17:13(A)(2)