The bill establishes an Academic Acceleration Pilot Program aimed at increasing access to advanced coursework in six selected school districts or charter schools during the 2026-2027 to 2028-2029 school years. The program mandates that participating districts adopt an automatic enrollment policy for advanced coursework in language arts, mathematics, or science for eligible students, defined as those who meet or exceed state standards on assessments or achieve the highest grades in relevant subjects. Additionally, the bill outlines requirements for participant districts, including prioritizing the recruitment of teachers of color, notifying parents about automatic enrollments, and collecting disaggregated data on student participation and performance.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the appropriation of funds from the general fund to support the pilot program, allowing the Department of Education to retain a portion of the funds for administrative purposes. By January 1, 2030, the commissioner of education is required to submit a report to the legislature detailing the program's outcomes, including enrollment and completion rates of advanced coursework, teacher recruitment data, and feedback from participating districts. The report will also include recommendations for a potential statewide academic acceleration program.