The bill modifies the mission of the Minnesota math corps program by establishing a new focus on providing a problem-solving model of mathematics instruction for middle school students and their teachers. It emphasizes the use of evidence-based instructional support to evaluate and accelerate student learning in foundational mathematics skills, aligning with standards in mathematics and long-term proficiency expectations for the workforce. The language changes include replacing "give" with "provide" and adding specific instructional support requirements, as well as a mandate for the commission to submit a biennial report to the legislature on the program's efficacy.

Additionally, the bill appropriates funds from the general fund to the Department of Education for the Minnesota math corps program, specifying that any remaining balance from fiscal year 2026 will be available for fiscal year 2027. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 124D.42