This bill proposes amendments to the list of subjects that constitute an adequate education by reducing the number of required learning areas. Specifically, it removes several subjects from the current law, including arts education (music and visual arts), world languages, engineering and technologies, personal finance literacy, and computer science. The remaining subjects that will be retained in the definition of adequate education include English/language arts and reading, mathematics, science, social studies (with a focus on civics, government, economics, geography, history, and Holocaust and genocide education), health and wellness education, and physical education.

Additionally, the bill modifies the accountability requirements for schools to demonstrate that they provide opportunities for an adequate education, aligning with the revised list of subjects. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the educational requirements while maintaining a focus on essential subjects.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 193-E:3-b