The proposed bill aims to enhance mathematics education in North Dakota by establishing new requirements for teacher licensure, curriculum standards, and professional development. It introduces a new section to chapter 15.1-13, mandating that candidates for secondary mathematics teacher licensure demonstrate competencies in direct and explicit mathematics instruction and pedagogy. Additionally, it allows for provisional licenses for candidates who do not meet these requirements. The bill also creates new sections in chapter 15.1-21, which require school districts and nonpublic schools to ensure their mathematics curriculum is evidence-based, aligned with state standards, and includes differentiated instruction. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of ongoing professional development for mathematics teachers and mandates the implementation of formative assessments and targeted interventions for students needing additional support.

Moreover, the bill includes provisions for screening processes to identify mathematics deficiencies and characteristics of dyscalculia in students from kindergarten through grade three. It requires schools to inform parents about screening results and provide resources to support mathematics learning at home. The bill also allocates $1,200,000 from the general fund to the Department of Public Instruction to support improvements in mathematics curriculum and instruction for grades K-8, with a focus on professional development and partnerships with regional educational associations. The effective date for certain sections of the bill is set for July 1, 2027.